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2003 Gillig Phantom
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2003 Gillig Phantom, covering interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility and fuel system, diesel, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
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: 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.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
Consequence: Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
Remedy: Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket (please see 06e037). Gillig notified customers on november 22, 2006. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-264-5031.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Consequence: Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Gillig is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Gillig issued a renotification letter to owners on february 27, 2007. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Filed by GILLIG CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: 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..
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.
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
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
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 2003 Gillig Phantom have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 09V368000, was reported to NHTSA on 28 Sep 2009 and concerns interior lighting. Across all model years the Gillig Phantom line has 22 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2003 Gillig Phantom?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2003 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.