Gillig Phantom 1994
Model Phantom made in 1994 by Gillig got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and unknown or other.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V057000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 11/17/1989 to 02/04/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 4256 | 02/27/2007 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 02/15/2007 | 02/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | While sitting in a wheel chair, a person with no shoes who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2007. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or gillig at 204-934-4876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V224000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 02/01/1993 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 590 | 12/16/1994 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 11/22/1994 | 11/29/1994 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The shoulder harness anchor fasteners used on these buses for wheel chair positions were installed with incorrect hardware. the anchor fasteners do not comply with fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel chair occupants using their restraints are subject to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New corrective parts and instructions will be sent to the customers involved. gillig dealers will also repair certain customer's vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fmvss 210.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if the corrective parts and instructions do not arrive or the parts and instructions do not correct the noncompliance, please contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500. if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact gillig at the number above. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 980229FS981 | 05/18/1998 | 600469 | Subject on installing the new delco 50vr regulator to replace o.e. regulator. *yc | 05/18/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| FS-2012-02 | 01/13/2012 | 10044128 | Gillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance can be found in chapter 11 of your service manual. *js | 05/14/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 479 | 09/23/2003 | 10005855 | Rear suspension h-frame crack modification. notification letter to gillig phatom bus owner, gillig installation instructions. 2002 models also included. *tt | 03/17/2004 | |