TSB: GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR, 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR, BUS, GILLIG, LOW FLOOR, LOW FLOOR 29', MOTORHOME, PHANTOM, SCHOOL BUS (1994–2011)

Bulletin FS-2012-02 — January 13, 2012

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFS-2012-02
ManufacturerGILLIG
Models29 FOOT LOW FLOOR, 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR, BUS, GILLIG, LOW FLOOR, LOW FLOOR 29', MOTORHOME, PHANTOM, SCHOOL BUS
Model Years1994–2011
Date IssuedJanuary 13, 2012
Date Added to NHTSAMay 14, 2012
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY
Vehicles Affected66 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

GILLIG: GILLIG'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE CAN BE FOUND IN CHAPTER 11 OF YOUR SERVICE MANUAL. *JS

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2011 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2010 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2009 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2009 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2008 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2008 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2008 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2008 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2007 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2007 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2007 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2007 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2006 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2006 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2006 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2006 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2005 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2005 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2005 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2005 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2004 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2004 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2004 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2004 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2003 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2003 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2003 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2003 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG BUS 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG MOTORHOME 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG SCHOOL BUS 2002 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2001 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2001 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2001 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 29' 2001 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2001 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2000 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 2000 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 2000 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 2000 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1999 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1999 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG BUS 1999 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1999 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1999 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1998 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1998 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG BUS 1998 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1998 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1998 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1997 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR 1997 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG LOW FLOOR 1997 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG MOTORHOME 1997 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1997 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG MOTORHOME 1996 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1996 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG MOTORHOME 1995 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1995 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG GILLIG 1994 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG MOTORHOME 1994 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GILLIG PHANTOM 1994 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized GILLIG dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (FS-2012-02) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.