Gillig recalls 2023–2024 Low Floor transit buses over incorrect weight rating label
The rear axle weight rating on the federal placard may be higher than the rear tires can carry, so the buses could be overloaded, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Gillig will replace the federal placard free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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Recall details
- Product
- Gillig Low Floor 2023–2024
- Company
- Gillig, LLC
- Hazard
- Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 24, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V190000
- Model years: 2023–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses equipped with Michelin X InCity Grip D rear tires. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federal placard may exceed the tire load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Consequence
- Referencing an incorrect GAWR can lead to unintentionally overloading the rear tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Gillig will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.
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