1992 GILLIG PHANTOM Recalls (2)

Campaign:

93V032007 on 12/01/1993

Component:

Structure:body

Affected:

379

Defect:

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

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact gillig service center at 1-510-785-1500. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

07V057000 on 02/15/2007

Component:

Equipment adaptive

Manufactured:

11/16/1989 - 02/03/1997

Affected:

4,256

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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