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1993 GILLIG PHANTOM

2 recalls, 0 complaints

07V057000 Feb 15, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
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.
4,256 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION
94V224000 Nov 22, 1994
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
THE SHOULDER HARNESS ANCHOR FASTENERS USED ON THESE BUSES FOR WHEEL CHAIR POSITIONS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT HARDWARE. THE ANCHOR FASTENERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
WHEEL CHAIR OCCUPANTS USING THEIR RESTRAINTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
NEW CORRECTIVE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE CUSTOMERS INVOLVED. GILLIG DEALERS WILL ALSO REPAIR CERTAIN CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES.
590 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GILLIG PHANTOM

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98059 Opened: Nov 10, 1998 , Closed: Mar 17, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION
IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION H FRAME FRACTURES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
PE94001 Opened: Jan 7, 1994 , Closed: May 20, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
FRAME CRACKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93024 Opened: Apr 6, 1993 , Closed: Nov 29, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
HANDRAILS
There is no summary currently available

GILLIG PHANTOM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GILLIG PHANTOM across all model years (1984, 2009).

74 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GILLIG PHANTOM - Year by Year

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2009 2 0 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 5 0 View
2006 4 0 View
2005 3 0 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 6 0 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 5 0 View
2000 4 0 View
1999 5 0 View
1998 6 0 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 2 0 View
1993 (current) 2 0
1992 2 0 View
1991 2 0 View
1990 2 0 View
1989 2 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1984 1 0 View

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