1996 Gillig Phantom Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1996 Gillig Phantom problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 1

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported February 15, 2007 · 4,256 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 07V057000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Structural failure of rear suspensionOpened November 10, 1998, closed March 17, 1999

It is alleged that the rear suspension h frame fractures, which could lead to loss of vehicle control

PE98059

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Gillig Phantom 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 13, 2012 Service bulletinGillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance CAN be found in chapter 11 of your service...
Sep 23, 2003 Service bulletinRear suspension h-frame crack modification. notification letter to gillig phatom bus owner, gillig...

What 1996 Gillig Phantom owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 8, 1999 · Suspension · NY

The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.

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Is the 1996 Gillig Phantom reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Gillig Phantom, close to a typical Phantom model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Gillig Phantom?

Suspension, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1996 Gillig Phantom have?

1 recall, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.

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1996 Gillig Phantom problems