1998 GILLIG PHANTOM
6 recalls, 0 complaints - 7 TSBs
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
04V470000 Sep 24, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINE, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION. GILLIG ISSUED A RENOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR GI... Read more
04V173000 Apr 9, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500.
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.
02V071003 Mar 18, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-510-785-1500 OR VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937.
01V033004 Mar 7, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
VANNER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. VANNER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GILLIG PHANTOM
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 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
FS9901
Mar 5, 1999
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE. *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 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 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 |