Recall 02V059004: 1997–2000 Gillig Phantom and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 21, 2002

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

897vehicles

Model years

1997–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Possible consequence

Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Remedy

Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 1998 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 1999 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
• 2000 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
• 1997 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1998 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1999 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 2000 Gillig Phantom0 complaints