VIN 15GCD2117W1089341 — 1998 Gillig (GILLIG COR) City Transit Bus
Recorded with Party Express Bus Of Kc Llc · USDOT 2053924
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 15GCD2117W1089341 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Gillig (GILLIG COR) |
| Model | City Transit Bus |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | KS 723411 (Kansas) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-21 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-21 | 15GCD2117W1089341 | KS 723411 | PARTY EXPRESS BUS OF KC LLC · USDOT 2053924 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Party Express Bus Of Kc Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2053924
- MC
- 859316
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Wichita, KS
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
15GCD2117W1089341 is a 1998 Gillig City Transit Bus operated by Party Express Bus Of Kc Llc (USDOT 2053924). License plate on its inspection records: KS 723411. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Gillig City Transit Bus is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 15GCD2117W1089341. It is a bus built by GILLIG LLC at the HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: M11/ISM engine, 10.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-21). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-21) was in Missouri, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Party Express Bus Of Kc Llc (USDOT 2053924) on 2025-06-21 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GILLIG |
| Model | City Transit Bus |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | GILLIG LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | HAYWARD Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | M11/ISM The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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