Recall 04V486000: 1997–2003 Gillig Phantom and 1 other model
- Report received
- Oct 7, 2004
- Manufacturer
- Gillig corporation
- Potentially affected
- 810vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–2003
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 detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Possible consequence
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
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
- 2001 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2002 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2003 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
- 1997 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 1998 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 1999 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2000 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2001 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2002 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2003 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.