Recalls for your 1989 Gillig Phantom

Recalls for 1989 Gillig Phantom

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Island Transit 2007 Gillig Phantom #123

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Island Transit 2007 Gillig Phantom #123

On route 411W at oak harbor transfer center

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1993-12-02
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus.  This can result in seriousinjury or death.

Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact gillig service center at 1-510-785-1500.  Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2007-02-16
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.