Gillig Phantom 2009
Model Phantom made in 2009 by Gillig got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and interior lighting.
Model 2009
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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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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
FS-2011-04 | 07/07/2011 | 10042858 | Gillig: it has been determined that in some buses, the niehoff alternator harness, could be made incorrectly. this can cause terminals on connector from touching should connector not be used to plug/unplug harness from alternator and/or | 01/18/2012 | |
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 |