Vehicle recall 94V224000 · November 22, 1994
1993-1994 Gillig Phantom
The shoulder harness anchor fasteners used on these buses for wheel chair positions were installed with incorrect hardware.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The shoulder harness anchor fasteners used on these buses for wheel chair positions were installed with incorrect hardware. The anchor fasteners do not comply with FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence
- Wheel chair occupants using their restraints are subject to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- New corrective parts and instructions will be sent to the customers involved. Gillig dealers will also repair certain customer's vehicles.
- Notes
- FMVSS 210.VEHICLE description: transit buses.note: if the corrective parts and instructions do not arrive or the parts and instructions do not correct the noncompliance, please contact gillig at 1-510-785-1500. If the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact gillig at the number above. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 1994
- Filed by
- GILLIG CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 16, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Gillig Phantom (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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