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Recall campaign81V018000

Recall 81V018000: 1977–1979 Gillig Gillig

Structure › Body
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.

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.