NHTSA Recall 07V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V057000; Date: Feb. 15, 2007
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Gillig Phantom; 1990 Gillig Phantom; 1991 Gillig Phantom; 1992 Gillig Phantom; 1993 Gillig Phantom; 1994 Gillig Phantom; 1995 Gillig Phantom; 1996 Gillig Phantom; 1997 Gillig Phantom
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,256
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 2007
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