2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
9
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
The 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingturn Signal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, potentially affecting up to 72,437 vehicles.
Recall 17V119000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 17,056 vehicles affected
Defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses. The front turn signals installed on standard profile (non-BRT) buses may not be sufficiently visible to other drivers or pedestrians. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will install turn signals that have increased visibility. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
View full details →Recall 18V418000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
| 25,579 vehicles affected
Defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
View full details →Recall 18V418000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 25,579 vehicles affected
Defect: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2001-2018 Gillig Low Floor transit buses. The turn signals may flash slowly, reducing their visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The reduced visibility of the turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will update the software that controls the turn flash rate, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
View full details →Recall 09V368000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,053 vehicles affected
Defect: GILLIG CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2001 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: GILLIG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SPETEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GILLIG FIELD SERVICES AT 1-800-735-1500.
View full details →Recall 04V486000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 810 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. GILLIG ISSUED A RENOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD...
View full details →Recall 05V473000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Consequence: ENGINE MALFUNCTION COULD POSSIBLE LEAD TO ENGINE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: GILLIG IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINES. GILLIG ISSUED A RENOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5791 OR GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500.
View full details →Recall 06V427000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 1,961 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES, FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN IGNITE WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A FUEL LINE BRACKET TO REDUCE FUEL LINE STRESS. A NEW FUEL LINE WILL BE INSTALLED WHEN ADDING THE BRACKET (PLEASE SEE 06E037). GILLIG NOTIFIED CUSTOMERS ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR...
View full details →Recall 04V500000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 242 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN GILLIG BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500..
View full details →Recall 04V308000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES POWERED BY A GASEOUS HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM. THESE TRANSDUCERS WERE MADE OF 17-4 PH STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EMBRITTLEMENT IN A HIGH-PRESSURE HYDROGEN APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT.
Consequence: EMBRITTLEMENT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A TRANSDUCER DIAPHRAGM FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSDUCER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500.
View full details →Recall 04V485000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 149 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PHANTOM AND LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL ISNTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP ON THE AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ANN ARBOR TRANSIT PURCHASED 19 NEW 2003 GILLIG (800.735.1500) LOW FLOOR 40'&35' TRANSIT BUSES, DELIVERED OCTOBER 2003. IMMEDIATELY, ANN ARBOR TRANSIT EXPERIENCED BOTH FRONT EXTERIOR TURN SIGNAL FAILURES AFFECTING ALL 19 NEW BUSES. THE FAILURES INCLUDE BURNT OUT BULBS, LOOSE BULB SOCKET METAL CONTACTS, LAMP SOCKET WIRING HARNESS FALLING OFF. ANN ARBOR TRANSIT HAS FILED OVER FORTY WARRANTY CLAIMS WITHIN THE ONE YEAR PERIOD ONLY TO BE REJECTED. ANN ARBOR TRANSIT HAS SPOKEN TO GILLIG'S SERVICE MANAGER ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT WE ARE THE ONLY CUSTOMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. GILLIG HAS SUPPLIED A NEW WIRING HARNESS TO CONSIDER, BUT THE NEW HARNESS WAS REJECTED BECAUSE IT WAS IDENTICAL TO THE EXISTING. GILLIG CLAIMS TO BE WILLING TO HELP, BUT DOES NOTHING. CURRENTLY, ALL 19 BUSES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE VERY UNRELIABLE FRONT TURN SIGNAL PERFORMANCE. ANN ARBOR TRANSIT OPERATES ABOUT 90 LARGE BUSES DAILY AND IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE, CLEAN BUSES TO ALL OF OUR 4 MILLION YEARLY CUSTOMERS, PLEASE HELP! *NM
Safety Rating for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- 1998 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 1999 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2000 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
- 2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2002 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR (current)
- 2004 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2006 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
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- GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR — 1 total complaint
- GILLIG PHANTOM — 1 total complaint
- GILLIG SCHOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG 56815 — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG 85515 — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG BRT — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG BUS — 0 total complaints