2001-2009 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom recall: interior lighting

Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on September 28, 2009. It covers about 1,053 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,053
reported: Sep 28, 2009
owners notified: Sep 29, 2009
related complaints: 1

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

Affected vehicles

Gillig Low Floor 2001-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Gillig Phantom 2001-2009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

2006 Gillig Low Floor 2007 Gillig Low Floor 2008 Gillig Low Floor 2009 Gillig Low Floor 2006 Gillig Phantom 2007 Gillig Phantom 2008 Gillig Phantom 2009 Gillig Phantom

Questions about recall 09V368000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2009 Gillig Low Floor and Gillig Phantom interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 09V368000, reported on September 28, 2009, covers about 1,053 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V368000?

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.

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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