Vehicle recall 07V057000 · February 15, 2007
1989-1997 Gillig Phantom
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 2007
- Filed by
- GILLIG CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 27, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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