Gillig Phantom 2007
Model Phantom made in 2007 by Gillig got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V265000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 07/31/2007 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 06/08/2007 | 06/25/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins, in conjunction with gillig, will conduct the remedy campaign. the recall began on july 31, 2007. owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V259000 | GILLIG CORPORATION | from 03/01/2007 to 05/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 291 | 06/27/2007 | MFR | GILLIG CORPORATION | 06/07/2007 | 06/25/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Hydraulic fluid leakage could lead to a loss of fluid which could affect vehicle steering or create the conditions for a potential engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gillig will provide correct hoses to their customers for replacement or will replace the hoses for them. the recall began on june 27, 2007. owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |