Gillig Low Floor (Gillig) – Fuel Line Crimping Problem (2024)
Insufficient crimping can cause fuel leaks and potential engine stall, increasing crash risk.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
Brand
GILLIG
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Gillig, LLC is recalling certain 2023 GILLIG LOW FLOOR vehicles due to fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Gillig, LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain 2023 Low Floor buses equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines with part number D563027BX03. Insufficient crimping may allow the remote fuel filter hoses to disconnect and leak, decreasing fuel supply to the engine.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cummins will replace the remote fuel filter hoses. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073 or 1-800-735-1500.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026