How many recalls does the 2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor have?

The 2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor has an open recall?

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2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,096 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 05V271000 2005-06-09 1,096 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE CAST CLAMP PORTION OF THE TORQUE ROD COULD CRACK UNDER INITIAL TORQUEING OF THE CLAMP FASTENERS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OR CRACKS. CASTING POROSITY AND INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT CAUSED POTENTIAL WEAKNESS IN THE CAST CLAMP PORTION OF THE TORQUE ROD.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST IRON TORQUE ROD CLAMPS WITH A FABRICATED STEEL CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GILLIG AT 510-785-1500.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.