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1997 Gillig Phantom
3 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 1997 Gillig Phantom; the recalls concern equipment adaptive/mobility, engine and engine cooling and structure.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
- 04V486000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERReported 7 Oct 2004 · 810 units
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence: This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Consequence: Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or vapor at 1510-785-1500.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE98059 | Preliminary evaluation | STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION | structure | 10 Nov 1998 | 17 Mar 1999 | — |
Other Gillig Phantom model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 1986 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 379 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | 2,408 |
| 1988 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 379 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 4,635 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 4,635 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | 4,635 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | 4,635 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 4,846 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 4,846 |
| 1995 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,256 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 4,256 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 5,963 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 | 6,258 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 6,256 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 5,933 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 4,960 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 4,095 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 | 6,061 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 5,719 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 5,004 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 5,253 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 3,585 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 3,043 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 3,043 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Gillig Phantom model years · Gillig: 7 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1997 Gillig Phantom have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 07V057000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Feb 2007 and concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Across all model years the Gillig Phantom line has 22 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1997 Gillig Phantom?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1997 Gillig Phantom complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.