2000 Gillig Phantom recalls and problems
The 2000 Gillig Phantom has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gillig dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Gillig Phantom vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Gillig Phantom recalls
Recall 04V-486: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Risk: This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
Recall 02V-059: Structure
Problem: 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 and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Risk: Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Fix: Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.
Recall 02V-071: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
Recall 01V-033: Electrical System
Problem: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Fix: Vanner will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced. Vanner is conducting the owner notification for this campaign and was expected to begin during march 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Gillig Phantom: 04V-486 (engine and engine cooling), 02V-059 (structure), 02V-071 (electrical system), 01V-033 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Gillig recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Gillig dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.