Recall 07V057000: 1989–1997 Gillig Phantom

Report received

Feb 15, 2007

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

4,256vehicles

Model years

1989–1997

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 lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1990 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1991 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1992 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1993 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1994 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1995 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
• 1996 Gillig Phantom1 complaints
• 1997 Gillig Phantom0 complaints