2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
The 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by GILLIG CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, potentially affecting up to 71,228 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR.
Safety Rating for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
GILLIG CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FS-2018-02 — STEERING
A procedure to properly adjust the draglink so the socket won't over articulate, causing increased wear.
FS-2016-05 — EQUIPMENT
THIS FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES NEW INFORMATION FROM BORG WARNER (DELCO) REVISING THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR STARTER B+ CABLE MAINTENANCE AND TORQUE VALUES.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- 2000 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
- 2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2002 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
- 2004 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR (current)
- 2006 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
- 2009 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
Other GILLIG Models
- 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