Gillig Phantom 2006
Model Phantom made in 2006 by Gillig got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and fuel system, diesel.
Model 2006
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V359000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1990 | 09/23/2009 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 09/16/2009 | 09/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gillig is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 phantom transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through august 2009 equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The lift passenger could be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V427000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 08/01/2003 to 05/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1961 | 11/22/2006 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 11/09/2006 | 11/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. a new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06e037). gillig notified customers on november 22, 2006. customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V368000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 01/01/2001 to 09/24/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1053 | 09/29/2009 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 09/28/2009 | 09/28/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 2001 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V008000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 07/10/2006 to 05/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 249 | 01/29/2008 | ODI | GILLIG CORPORATION | 01/09/2008 | 01/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. the recall began on january 29, 2008. owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or graham-white at 540-387-5620. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |