Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V242005 Reported April 21, 2000

Gillig/lift-u/wheelchair lifts

Q: What is recall 99V242005?

NHTSA recall 99V242005 was issued by Gillig, Llc on April 21, 2000. It addresses: Gillig/lift-u/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 672 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Gillig, Llc · N/A · 672 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V242005

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Gillig, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

672

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 21, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 40' standard floor transit buses. failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.

Safety Consequence

This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

Corrective Action

Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 99V242005 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V242005

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

What is recall 99V242005?

NHTSA recall 99V242005 was issued by Gillig, Llc on April 21, 2000. It addresses: Gillig/lift-u/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 672 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V242005 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.