Recall 09V368000: 2001–2009 Gillig Phantom and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 28, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Gillig corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,053vehicles
- 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 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.
Possible consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2001 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2002 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2003 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
- 2004 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2005 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2006 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2007 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2008 Gillig LOW Floor1 complaints
- 2009 Gillig LOW Floor0 complaints
- 2001 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2002 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2003 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2004 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2005 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2006 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2007 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2008 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
- 2009 Gillig Phantom0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.