The worst 2003 Gillig Phantom problems
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Recalls 6
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033 or gillig field services at 1‑800‑735‑1500.
Recall number 09V368000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.
- Risk
- The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
- Remedy
- Gillig will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1‑209‑838‑2400 or gillig service at 1‑800‑735‑1500.
Recall number 09V359000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- 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 failure.
- Risk
- Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
- Remedy
- Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06e037). Gillig notified customers on november 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 510‑264‑5031.
Recall number 06V427000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑313‑592‑5791 or gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500.
Recall number 05V473000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1‑800‑735‑1500..
Recall number 04V500000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- 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
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How many recalls does the 2003 Gillig Phantom have?
6 recalls, covering interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility and fuel system, diesel.
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