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1997 Gillig Phantom recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Gillig Phantom, covering 5,963 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/superchargerReported October 7, 2004 · 810 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 04V486000 · Recall details

Structure: body: doorReported March 21, 2002 · 897 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 02V059004 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Gillig Phantom recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Gillig Phantom have?

3, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling and structure.

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