1999-2004 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on October 14, 2004. It covers about 242 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 242
reported: Oct 14, 2004
owners notified: Oct 8, 2004

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

Affected vehicles

Gillig Low Floor 1999-2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Gillig Phantom 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004

Questions about recall 04V500000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2004 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 04V500000, reported on October 14, 2004, covers about 242 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V500000?

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..

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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