1994 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.

1994 GILLIG PHANTOM TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
980229FS981
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on installing the new delco 50vr regulator to replace o.e. regulator. *yc
Bulletin:
479
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rear suspension h-frame crack modification. notification letter to gillig phatom bus owner, gillig installation instructions. 2002 models also included. *tt
Bulletin:
FS-2012-02
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Gillig: gillig's recommendations for the underbody maintenance can be found in chapter 11 of your service manual. *js

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