NHTSA recall 07V057000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Gillig Phantom
Reported Feb 15, 20074,256 vehicles affectedGILLIG CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 17, 1989 – Feb 4, 1997
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.