NHTSA Campaign 94V224000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Issued by GILLIG CORPORATION · Reported Nov 22, 1994 · 590 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | PHANTOM | 1993 | 590 |
| GILLIG | PHANTOM | 1994 | 590 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V224000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.