Vehicle recall 82V113000 · November 22, 1982

1984 Gillig Phantom

The steering column coupling, connecting the steering shaft to gear may have been machined oversized.

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

Summary: The steering column coupling, connecting the steering shaft to gear may have been machined oversized. The inside diameter of the coupling may be too large which may lead to coupling failure.
Remedy: The dealer will provide two kits; one that includes inspection equipment which will be used to determine whether the coupling is actually non-compliant, and the second to replace defective parts.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: failure of the steering column coupling to perform asintended, might result in a loss of steering control, which could cause anaccident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V113000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 1982
Filed by: GILLIG CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 30, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 66
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 82V113000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Gillig Phantom (1984): 1984

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