Gillig Phantom recalls and problems
15 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Gillig Phantom by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Phantom | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Phantom | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Phantom | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Phantom | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Phantom | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Phantom | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Phantom | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Phantom | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Phantom | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Phantom | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Gillig Phantom recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-368 | Sep 28, 2009 | 2001–2009 | Interior Lighting | 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. |
| 09V-359 | Sep 16, 2009 | 2001–2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 08V-008 | Jan 9, 2008 | 2006–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system. |
| 07V-265 | Jun 8, 2007 | 2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the… |
| 07V-259 | Jun 7, 2007 | 2007 | Steering | On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak. |
| 06V-427 | Nov 9, 2006 | 2003–2006 | Fuel System, Diesel | On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to… |
| 05V-473 | Oct 12, 2005 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (Ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor. |
| 04V-610 | Dec 28, 2004 | 2004 | Steering | On some buses, certain tie rod clamps installed on tie rod assemblies could fail and lead to a steering malfunction. |
| 04V-500 | Oct 14, 2004 | 2001–2004 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. |
| 04V-485 | Oct 7, 2004 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3l and 8.9l isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug. |
| 04V-486 | Oct 7, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine. |
| 02V-004 | Mar 22, 2002 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis… |
| 02V-059 | Mar 21, 2002 | 2000 | Structure | On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding… |
| 02V-071 | Mar 18, 2002 | 2000 | Electrical System | On certain transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers, the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. |
| 01V-033 | Mar 7, 2001 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Gillig Phantom?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Gillig Phantom; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Gillig Phantom have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Gillig Phantom model years 2000–2009.