- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Gillig Phantom Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Gillig Phantom with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2007 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 1995 has 0 and the 1997 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Phantom year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Gillig Phantom problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Gillig Phantom recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1996 Gillig Phantom
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.
Gillig Phantom: every year compared
All Phantom yearsQuestions about the 1996 Gillig Phantom
Does the 1996 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Gillig Phantom: equipment adaptive / mobility (February 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Gillig Phantom?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Gillig Phantom had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 8, 1999 and the latest on January 8, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Gillig Phantom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Gillig Phantom year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1996 Gillig Phantom has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data