- The problem
- 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 moisture under the connector.
- The risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- The fix
- Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Gillig Phantom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Gillig Phantom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in September 2009 for the interior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Phantom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Gillig Phantom recalls 5
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
- The problem
- 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, p/nos. 373-0226 And 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.
- The risk
- THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- The fix
- Gillig will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or gillig service at 1-800-735-1500.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..
- The problem
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- The risk
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners should contact detroit detroit diesel at 313-5923708 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
- The problem
- On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- The risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began during december 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
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Does the 2001 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 Gillig Phantom: interior lighting (September 2009); equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2009); equipment adaptive / mobility (October 2004); turbo / supercharger (October 2004) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Gillig Phantom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Gillig Phantom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 2001 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