Gillig Phantom recalls

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

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

What is wrong

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.

Risk

Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.

Remedy

Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on january 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500 or graham-white at 540‑387‑5620.

Recall number 08V008000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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 risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.

Risk

While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.

Remedy

Cummins, in conjunction with gillig, will conduct the remedy campaign. The recall began on july 31, 2007. Owners can contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 07V265000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak.

Risk

Hydraulic fluid leakage could lead to a loss of fluid which could affect vehicle steering or create the conditions for a potential engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Gillig will provide correct hoses to their customers for replacement or will replace the hoses for them. The recall began on june 27, 2007. Owners may contact gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 07V259000 · Recall details

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

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

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

What is wrong

On some buses, certain tie rod clamps installed on tie rod assemblies could fail and lead to a steering malfunction.

Risk

If both clamps were to fail and the cross tube start to unscrew, significant vehicle misalignment would evolve with the potential for the tie rod end to separate from the cross tube, resulting in loss of steering control and possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Arvin-meritor will notify gillig customers and conduct the remedy at no charge to the customer. Owners should contact arvin-meritor at 1‑248‑435‑1000 or gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V610000 · Recall details

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

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

What is wrong

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.

Risk

Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V485000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engine, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.

Risk

This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.

Remedy

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V470000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Risk

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or gillig at 510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 04V173000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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 to separate from the plate.

Risk

If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began during december 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or gillig at 1‑510‑785‑1500.

Recall number 02V004004 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

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.

Remedy

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 number 02V071003 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 01V033004 · Recall details

What is wrong

The shoulder harness anchor fasteners used on these buses for wheel chair positions were installed with incorrect hardware. The anchor fasteners do not comply with fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Risk

Wheel chair occupants using their restraints are subject to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

New corrective parts and instructions will be sent to the customers involved. Gillig dealers will also repair certain customer's vehicles.

Recall number 94V224000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Risk

When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.

Remedy

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Recall number 93V032007 · Recall details