There have been 22 safety recalls for the Gillig Phantom. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Gillig Phantom.
Wheel chair occupants using their restraints are subject to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Gillig Phantom, 1994 Gillig Phantom |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: The shoulder harness anchor fasteners used on these buses for wheel chair positions were installed with incorrect hardware. The anchor fasteners do not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Gillig Phantom, 1987 Gillig Phantom, 1988 Gillig Phantom, 1989 Gillig Phantom, 1990 Gillig Phantom, 1991 Gillig Phantom, 1992 Gillig Phantom |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fails to meet requirements of fmvss no. 217, emergencyexit labeling.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Gillig Phantom |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: No emergency exit referral labels as required by fmvss no. 217. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Gillig Phantom |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The steering column coupling, connecting the steering shaft to gear may have been machined oversized. The inside diameter of the coupling may be too large which may lead to coupling failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Gillig Low Floor, 2002 Gillig Low Floor, 2003 Gillig Low Floor, 2004 Gillig Low Floor, 2005 Gillig Low Floor, 2006 Gillig Low Floor, 2007 Gillig Low Floor, 2008 Gillig Low Floor, 2009 Gillig Low Floor, 2001 Gillig Phantom, 2002 Gillig Phantom, 2003 Gillig Phantom, 2004 Gillig Phantom, 2005 Gillig Phantom, 2006 Gillig Phantom, 2007 Gillig Phantom, 2008 Gillig Phantom, 2009 Gillig Phantom |
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between January 2001 and September 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 28, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 1,053 |
| Sep. 16, 2009 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,990 |
| Jan. 9, 2008 | Air Brake | 249 |
| Jun. 8, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Jun. 7, 2007 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 291 |
| Feb. 15, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 4,256 |
| Nov. 9, 2006 | Diesel Fuel System | 1,961 |
| Oct. 12, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 5 |
| Dec. 28, 2004 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 324 |
| Oct. 14, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 242 |
| Oct. 7, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 149 |
| Oct. 7, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 810 |
| Sep. 24, 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 323 |
| Apr. 9, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Mar. 22, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 865 |
| Mar. 21, 2002 | Structure:body:door | 897 |
| Mar. 18, 2002 | Electrical System:battery | 2,113 |
| Mar. 7, 2001 | Electrical System:battery | 2,113 |
| Nov. 22, 1994 | Unknown Or Other | 590 |
| Nov. 24, 1993 | Structure:body | 379 |
| Apr. 5, 1988 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,029 |
| Nov. 22, 1982 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 66 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2009 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 2008 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 2007 Gillig Phantom | 5 |
| 2006 Gillig Phantom | 4 |
| 2005 Gillig Phantom | 3 |
| 2004 Gillig Phantom | 6 |
| 2003 Gillig Phantom | 6 |
| 2002 Gillig Phantom | 4 |
| 2001 Gillig Phantom | 5 |
| 2000 Gillig Phantom | 4 |
| 1999 Gillig Phantom | 5 |
| 1998 Gillig Phantom | 6 |
| 1997 Gillig Phantom | 3 |
| 1996 Gillig Phantom | 1 |
| 1995 Gillig Phantom | 1 |
| 1994 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1993 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1992 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1991 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1990 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1989 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1988 Gillig Phantom | 1 |
| 1987 Gillig Phantom | 2 |
| 1986 Gillig Phantom | 1 |
| 1984 Gillig Phantom | 1 |