Does the 2006 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility, service brakes, air, fuel system, diesel. 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 2006 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 2006 Gillig Phantom?

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

2006 Gillig Phantom recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 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.

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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.

2006 Gillig Phantom recalls, newest first

September 28, 2009NHTSA 09V3680001,053 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 16, 2009NHTSA 09V3590001,990 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 2008NHTSA 08V008000249 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with graham-white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Consequence: Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Remedy: Gillig, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on January 29, 2008. Owners may contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500 or graham-white at 540-387-5620.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 9, 2006NHTSA 06V4270001,961 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Gillig Phantom were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Gillig Phantom have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: interior lighting, equipment adaptive/mobility, service brakes, air, fuel system, diesel. 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 2006 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 2006 Gillig Phantom?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.