Does the 1996 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Gillig Phantom recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gillig dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Gillig Phantom?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Gillig Phantom recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Gillig Phantom. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Gillig been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Gillig dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Gillig Phantom recalls, newest first

February 15, 2007NHTSA 07V0570004,256 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Gillig Phantom with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Suspension › Rear1

Other Gillig Phantom years

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All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Gillig Phantom recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gillig dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Gillig Phantom?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.