Campaign 25V-203

High voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit

Defect summary

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the battery contactors may open suddenly and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will install new battery fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V203000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-203
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Gillig	LOW Floor	2023 to 2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-144 Mar 12, 2026
High voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating
24V-959 Dec 20, 2024
High voltage electric air compressor may not be connected to the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
24V-958 Dec 20, 2024
Fire suppression relay cable may be damaged, chafing against the mounting bolt, and fail
24V-921 Dec 11, 2024
During vehicle operations in full electric vehicle (EV) mode, the odometer will not display accumulated mileage
23V-812 Dec 4, 2023
Rearview mirror electric adjustment system may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse
23V-356 May 18, 2023
Electrical failure may cause a short-circuit in the fuse box mounted underneath the driver's seat platform