Recall 14V358 covers 648 2007-2014 Gillig Low Floor buses for an oil sampling hose routed too close to exhaust. Repair is free at Gillig dealers.
Gillig is recalling 648 2007-2014 Low Floor transit buses because the engine oil sampling hose can leak oil when routed too close to hot exhaust components. Oil near hot exhaust raises fire risk, and the Gillig dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine oil sampling hose on 2007-2014 Gillig Low Floor transit buses is a small line used to draw engine oil for inspection or testing. It is part of the engine oil system, so it needs to stay sealed while the engine is running and while oil is hot.
On affected buses, that hose was routed too close to hot engine exhaust parts. Heat from the exhaust can damage the hose material or its routing enough for oil to leak from the line. The problem is not a different engine design; it is the hose location near a high-heat area.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance technician can find the issue only after oil is visible near the hose, the engine area, or the exhaust routing.
Who's affected?
The scope spans eight model years, all tied to the same engine component.
| 2012 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2011 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2010 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2009 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2008 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2007 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2013 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| 2014 Gillig Low Floor | Engine |
| Units affected | 648 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A leaking oil sampling hose near hot exhaust components increases fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the inspection soon and avoid operating the bus if you find oil leaking near the engine. Repair will be free at any franchised Gillig dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2014 Gillig Low Floor bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 to confirm the current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Reference recall number 14V358 when you call Gillig or speak with the dealer.
- Schedule the oil-sampling-hose inspection and rerouting that moves the hose away from hot engine exhaust components.
- Avoid operating the bus if you see an oil leak near hot exhaust components, and ask Gillig for service guidance before moving it.
What happens at the repair
The listed remedy calls for a Gillig technician to inspect the engine oil sampling hose routing near hot exhaust components. If the hose is too close, the technician removes it, installs a replacement hose, and reroutes it so it has proper clearance from heat sources. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V358?
Recall 14V358 covers 648 2007-2014 Gillig Low Floor transit buses with an engine oil sampling hose routed too close to hot exhaust components. Oil from a leaking hose near those components increases fire risk. Gillig dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the hose for free where needed.
What should I do if my 2007-2014 Gillig Low Floor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V358. If it is included, contact a franchised Gillig dealer or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 to schedule the oil sampling hose inspection. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Gillig dealers will inspect the oil sampling hose and, where needed, remove, replace, and reroute it to provide proper clearance from hot engine exhaust components.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In recall 14V358, the engine oil sampling hose can leak oil if it sits too close to hot engine exhaust components. Gillig's repair moves the hose away from those hot parts, and the dealer repair is free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V358000 |
|---|---|
| Gillig customer service | 1-800-735-1500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V358 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V358000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →