Gillig Phantom 1996

Model Phantom made in 1996 by Gillig got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure, suspension. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
07V057000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 11/17/1989 to 02/04/1997V (Vehicle)425602/27/2007MFRGILLIG CORPORATION02/15/200702/16/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryWhile 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 SummaryOwners 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
FS-2012-0201/13/201210044128Gillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance can be found in chapter 11 of your service manual. *js05/14/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR
47909/23/200310005855Rear suspension h-frame crack modification. notification letter to gillig phatom bus owner, gillig installation instructions. 2002 models also included. *tt03/17/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
PE98059GILLIG CORPORATION11/10/199803/17/1999STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION
 It is alleged that the rear suspension h frame fractures, which could lead to loss of vehicle control

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - REAR
11/03/1997106/01/1996
 The rear suspension failed. the weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.