Recall 14V547 affects 90 2014 Gillig Low Floor buses for crossed air-brake supply lines. Repair is free at any franchised Gillig dealer.
Gillig recall 14V547 covers 90 2014 Low Floor transit buses because the primary and secondary air brake supply lines can be crossed at the bulkhead. If pressure is lost in the primary tank, service braking can be reduced or stop working; the Gillig dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air brake system on a 2014 Gillig Low Floor bus uses compressed air stored in separate tanks to apply the service brakes. Air supply lines carry that pressure from the primary and secondary air tanks to brake valves, which direct air when the driver presses the brake pedal. The plumbing has to stay in the right order so each brake circuit is fed as designed.
On the affected buses, those supply lines were crossed at the bulkhead during assembly. That means the line from one tank was connected where the other circuit was expected, so the brake valves do not receive air from the intended source. The issue is a routing and assembly defect, not normal wear.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver does not get a specific light, sound, or pedal change from the crossed lines alone, so the bus needs the recall inspection and correction rather than waiting for a symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Gillig Low Floor | brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 90 |
Not every 2014 Gillig Low Floor bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Crossed air brake supply lines can reduce service brake performance if the primary tank loses pressure. With a full loss of primary tank air pressure, the service brakes will not function, so the brake pedal will not slow or stop the bus as expected. Treat any air pressure loss as a service issue and schedule the correction promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Gillig dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Gillig Low Floor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Gillig dealer to schedule the free brake-supply-line routing correction that reconnects the primary and secondary air tanks to the proper brake valves.
- Bring the recall notice if Gillig mailed one, and reference recall number 14V547 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid routes that require repeated hard braking.
What happens at the repair
The filing describes a free dealer correction for the crossed air brake supply lines. At the dealer, a Gillig technician checks the primary and secondary brake supply lines from the air tanks to the brake valves and corrects their installation at the bulkhead. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The recall began on October 17, 2014, so owners with an affected 2014 Low Floor bus should use the campaign number when contacting a Gillig service desk.
Timeline
| September 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V547?
Recall 14V547 covers 90 2014 Gillig Low Floor transit buses with primary and secondary air brake supply lines that were crossed at the bulkhead during assembly. That routing fails the federal air brake standard and can reduce or disable service braking after primary tank air pressure loss. Gillig dealers correct the line installation for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Gillig Low Floor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V547. If it is, contact a franchised Gillig dealer or Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500 to arrange the brake air line correction. Reference recall number 14V547 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Gillig dealers correct the installation of the primary and secondary brake supply lines free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced or lost service braking if the crossed air lines meet a primary tank pressure loss. A brake pedal application can fail to slow or stop the bus as expected, increasing crash risk. Have a Gillig dealer correct the line installation for free.
When did Gillig start this recall repair?
Gillig began the recall on October 17, 2014. Because that date has passed, owners should treat the dealer correction as open and ask Gillig customer service or a franchised Gillig dealer to confirm the repair status for the specific VIN.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V547000 |
|---|---|
| Gillig customer service | 1-800-735-1500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V547 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V547000 |
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 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →