Recall 09V368000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2001-2009 GILLIG PHANTOM
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,053 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V368000 |
| Manufacturer | GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,053 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2001 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2002 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2002 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2003 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2003 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2004 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2004 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2005 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2005 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2006 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2006 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2007 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2007 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2008 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2008 GILLIG LOW FLOOR, 2009 GILLIG PHANTOM, 2009 GILLIG LOW FLOOR
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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