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
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
04V486000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 08/01/1997 to 11/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 810 | 02/27/2007 | ODI | GILLIG CORPORATION | 10/07/2004 | 10/14/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can result in a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
02V059004 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 09/01/1997 to 03/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 897 | ODI | GILLIG CORPORATION | 03/21/2002 | 04/18/2002 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Under 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 Summary | Vapor 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
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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 |