Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V665000 Reported September 25, 2018

Loss of drive from broken transmission switch

Gillig, Llc · Power Train · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V665000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Gillig, Llc
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2018
Completion Rate
92.22

Defect Summary

Gillig llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2017-2018 gillig low floor transit buses equipped with certain allison transmission hybrid drive units. the pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.

Safety Consequence

A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gillig will notify owners, and allison transmission service centers will replace the c1 and c2 pressure switches, free of charge. the recall began october 4, 2018. owners may contact allison transmission at 1-800-252-5283 or gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V665000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V665000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V665000?

NHTSA recall 18V665000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on September 25, 2018. It addresses: Loss of drive from broken transmission switch. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V665000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.