1997 Gillig Phantom recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Gillig Phantom. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Feb 15, 2007Crash risk1989–1997 Gillig Phantom — 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.
07V057000 · 4K units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Oct 7, 2004Fire risk1997–2003 Gillig Low Floor, 1997–2003 Gillig Phantom — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
04V486000 · 810 units · GILLIG CORPORATION
- Mar 21, 2002Crash risk1997–2000 Gillig Low Floor, 1997–2000 Gillig Phantom — Structure
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.
02V059004 · 897 units · GILLIG CORPORATION