1993 GILLIG PHANTOM Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 94V224000 on 11/28/1994
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1993 - 10/31/1994
- Affected:
- 590
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- Wheel chair occupants using their restraints are subject to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.
- Correction:
- New corrective parts and instructions will be sent to the customers involved. gillig dealers will also repair certain customer's vehicles.
- Notes:
- Fmvss 210.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if the corrective parts and instructions do not arrive or the parts and instructions do not correct the noncompliance, please contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500. if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact gillig at the number above. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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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