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
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE98059 | GILLIG CORPORATION | 11/10/1998 | 03/17/1999 | STRUCTURAL 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| The rear suspension failed. the weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches. | |||