NHTSA Recall 21V291000: Door (structure)
Gillig, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 229 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Brt.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V291000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | April 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Gillig, LLC (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.
Safety risk
An open door may strike another vehicle or structure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V291000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.