Gillig recalls 97 2025 Low Floor transit buses over possibly loose rear axle fasteners
The fasteners on the rear axle upper torque rod may not have been tightened properly, so a loose rod could hit and damage other axle parts, reducing stability or control and raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Gillig will replace the torque rod fasteners free of charge, and owner letters were mailed January 26, 2026. Owners can call Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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Recall details
- Product
- Gillig Low Floor 2025
- Company
- Gillig, LLC
- Hazard
- Damaged axle components can decrease stability or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 97 vehicles
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V913000
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2025 Low Floor transit buses. The rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened. A loose torque rod may contact and damage other axle components.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle components can decrease stability or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Gillig will replace the torque rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig's customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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