Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V144000 Reported March 12, 2026

High voltage cable may overheat

Gillig, Llc · Electrical System · 424 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V144000
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
424
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 12, 2026

Defect Summary

Gillig, llc (gillig) is recalling certain 2023-2026 low floor transit buses. The high voltage cable, connecting the inverter to the drive unit, contains a splice connection that reduces the amp capacity rating.

Safety Consequence

Reduced capacity may cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Gillig will reprogram the software as an interim repair. For the final remedy, gillig will replace the high voltage cable. Both repairs will be provided free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed april 14, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact gillig's 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 26V144000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V144000

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

What is recall 26V144000?

NHTSA recall 26V144000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on March 12, 2026. It addresses: High voltage cable may overheat. The recall affects approximately 424 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V144000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.