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NHTSA Recall 23V635000: Driveshaft (power train)

Gillig, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Gillig Low Floor.

223
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (October 9)
NHTSA campaign23V635000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT
Report receivedSeptember 14, 2023
Owner notificationOctober 9, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Low Floor transit buses. The driveshaft fasteners may have been improperly tightened after service repairs, allowing the driveshaft to detach.

Safety risk

A detached driveshaft can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gillig will replace the driveshaft straps and fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners 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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V635000

Make and modelModel years
Gillig Low Floor2022, 2023

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.