1997 GILLIG PHANTOM RECALL - #07V057000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 GILLIG PHANTOM |
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| Manufacturer |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/17/1989 - 2/4/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/16/2007 |
| Influenced by |
GILLIG CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/27/2007 |
| # Affected |
4,256 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
1997 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1997 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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