NHTSA recall 09V359000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Gillig Phantom
Reported Sep 16, 20091,990 vehicles affectedGILLIG CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 2001 – Aug 31, 2009
The defect
Gillig IS recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 phantom transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through august 2009 equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.
The risk
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
The remedy
Gillig will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.