1996 GILLIG PHANTOM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
The 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM, potentially affecting up to 4,256 vehicles.
Recall 07V057000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 4,256 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED. THE WELD LET LOOSE WERE THE SUSPENSION FRAME ATTACHES.
Safety Rating for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM.
Other Model Years of the GILLIG PHANTOM
- 1991 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1992 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1993 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1994 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1995 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1996 GILLIG PHANTOM (current)
- 1997 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1998 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 1999 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 2000 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
- 2001 GILLIG PHANTOM — 0 complaints
Other GILLIG Models
- GILLIG LOW FLOOR — 7 total complaints
- GILLIG 29 FOOT LOW FLOOR — 1 total complaint
- GILLIG SCHOOL BUS — 1 total complaint
- GILLIG 35 AND 40 FOOT LOW FLOOR — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG 56815 — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG 85515 — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG BRT — 0 total complaints
- GILLIG BUS — 0 total complaints