2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
The 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Gillig, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, potentially affecting up to 69,952 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 14V358000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 648 vehicles affected
Defect: Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Lowfloor transit buses manufactured September 26, 2007, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the engine oil sampling hose may leak oil due to being routed too closely to hot engine exhaust components.
Consequence: If the sampling hose leaks oil in the presence of hot engine engine exhaust components, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Gillig will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose. If the hose is routed too closely, the hose will be removed, replaced and rerouted to provide appropriate clearance of the hot components. The recall is expected to...
View full details →Recall 09V493000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 37 vehicles affected
Defect: GILLIG IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LOWFLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q'STRAINT MAX MOBILITY DEVICE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS USED ON AMERICAN INSIGHT TRANSVERSE FLIP UP SEATS WITH BUILD DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 2008 AND OCTOBER 2009. THESE DEVICES ARE USED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGERS USING MOBILITY AID PRODUCTS. THE MOBILITY DEVICE RESTRAINT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, AND MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY...
Consequence: IF THE BELT DOES NOT LOCK AND THE MOBILITY DEVICE IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: GILLIG IS WORKING WITH AMERICAN SEATING AND WILL REPLACE THE Q'STRAINT MAX REMOTE RELEASE BELTS WITH Q'STRAINT QRT DELUXE REMOTE RELEASE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. AMERICAN SEATING IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE AMERICAN SEATING'S DEFECT REPORT...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE ARE A PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST 15 MONTHS WE HAVE HAD ROUGHLY 100 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS OF MICHELIN XZU2 AND XZU3 TIRES. THE DATA ENTERED IS FROM ONE EVENT AND IS VERY INDICATIVE OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF THESE BLOWOUTS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Gillig, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FS-2016-06 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some Low Floor buses. We are now requesting that owners of all Low Floor buses from model year 1997 through June, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting plates per the instructions in this bulletin. Inspections should...
TB-2454 REV B — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
GILLIG CORP: INFORMATION ON FILLING THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID. *RM
TB-2454 REV B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GILLIG CORP: INFORMATION ON FILLING THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GILLIG LOW FLOOR
- 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 1 complaint
- 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 (current)
- 2009 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2010 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2011 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2012 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
- 2013 GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 0 complaints
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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