1996 Gillig Phantom
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Gillig Phantom. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Structural failure of rear suspension
It IS alleged that the rear suspension h frame fractures, which could lead to loss of vehicle control
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10044128Gillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance can be found in chapter 11 of your service manual.
- 10005855Rear suspension h-frame crack modification. Notification letter to gillig phatom bus owner, gillig installation instructions. 2002 models also included.
Every Gillig Phantom model year
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