Gillig – Roof Door May Accidentally Open

Gillig (Gillig) is recalling certain 2020-2021 29, 35, 40-foot Low Floor and BRT buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open.


Report Received Date 04/23/2021
NHTSA ID 21V291000
Consequence Summary An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will install a new locking plate, overlap bracket, and mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owner may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 229
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V291000)

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