Campaign 25V-913

Rear axle upper torque rod fasteners may have been improperly tightened

Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V913000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension 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-913
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Gillig	LOW Floor	2025	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

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

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

23V-124 Feb 24, 2023
Rear suspension lower control arm may fail
23E-013 Feb 10, 2023
Torque rod may be incompatible and cause damage to the vehicle wiring harness and certain safety-related circuits, such as anti-lock or service…
21V-487 Jun 28, 2021
Rear axle may come out of alignment during operation
20E-035 Jun 12, 2020
Rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings
20V-342 Jun 10, 2020
Rear suspension lower control rods may experience fatigue failure due to stiffened end bushings
17V-263 Apr 19, 2017
Suspension kneeling modules on these vehicles have snap rings on the solenoid valve pistons which may not have been fully inserted and seated…