1990 Gillig Phantom
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Gillig Phantom. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Gillig Phantom. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Frame cracks
There is no summary currently available
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