Recall 81V018000: 1977–1979 Gillig Gillig
- Report received
- Feb 5, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Gillig corporation
- Potentially affected
- 474vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain vehicles, the joints used to attach a rear settee trim panel may not meet the 60 percent joint strength requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strenght".
Remedy
Additional fasteners will be added at the non-complying joints to ensure compliance with the applicable safety standard. This service will be performed without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Gillig Gillig0 complaints
- 1978 Gillig Gillig0 complaints
- 1979 Gillig Gillig0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.