1997 GILLIG PHANTOM
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs
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.
04V486000 Oct 7, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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 DIE... Read more
02V059004 Mar 21, 2002
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 GILLIG PHANTOM
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
FS-2016-06
Dec 20, 2016
010000 STEERING
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some Low Floor buses. We are now requesting that owners of all Low Floor buses from model year 1997 through June, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
FS-2016-06
Dec 20, 2016
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some Low Floor buses. We are now requesting that owners of all Low Floor buses from model year 1997 through June, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
FS-2016-06
Dec 20, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some Low Floor buses. We are now requesting that owners of all Low Floor buses from model year 1997 through June, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
FS-2016-06
Dec 20, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Gillig has received reports of partial cracking in the steering gear mounting plate in some Low Floor buses. We are now requesting that owners of all Low Floor buses from model year 1997 through June, 2015 inspect the steering gear mounting
FS-2012-02
Jan 13, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG: GILLIG'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE CAN BE FOUND IN CHAPTER 11 OF YOUR SERVICE MANUAL. *JS
479
Sep 23, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION H-FRAME CRACK MODIFICATION. NOTIFICATION LETTER TO GILLIG PHATOM BUS OWNER, GILLIG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 2002 MODELS ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
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
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
FRAME CRACKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93024
Opened: Apr 6, 1993 , Closed: Nov 29, 1993
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).
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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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 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 |