Gillig Phantom 1997

Model Phantom made in 1997 by Gillig got 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure, suspension. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and structure.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
04V486000GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1997 to 11/30/2003V (Vehicle)81002/27/2007ODIGILLIG CORPORATION10/07/200410/14/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02V059004GILLIG CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1997 to 03/31/2000V (Vehicle)897ODIGILLIG CORPORATION03/21/200204/18/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Consequence SummaryUnder these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryVapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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