Recall 09V359000: 2001–2009 Gillig Phantom

Report received

Sep 16, 2009

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

1,990vehicles

Model years

2001–2009

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

Gillig is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 phantom transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through august 2009 equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.

Possible consequence

The lift passenger could be seriously injured.

Remedy

Gillig will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.

Affected model years

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

• 2001 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
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