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...
1986-2009 · 24 model years
Gillig Phantom Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Gillig Phantom across 24 model years, and it has 21 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 21
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Phantom complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Phantom problems
Gillig Phantom recalls 21
Gillig is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 phantom transit buses manufactured from january 2001 through august 2009 equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box...
On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
On certain transit buses built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected)...
On certain transit buses, the hydraulic hose located in the engine compartment was manufactured incorrectly which could cause a hydraulic fluid leak.
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.
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
On some buses, certain tie rod clamps installed on tie rod assemblies could fail and lead to a steering malfunction.
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.
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3L and 8.9L isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Latest Phantom complaints
The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.
Questions about the Gillig Phantom
Which Gillig Phantom years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1996 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1996 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Gillig Phantom years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Gillig Phantom problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Gillig Phantom have?
NHTSA lists 21 recalls across all Gillig Phantom model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data