How many recalls does the 1996 Gillig Phantom have?

The 1996 Gillig Phantom has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Gillig Phantom has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Gillig Phantom?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1996 Gillig Phantom Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Gillig Phantom has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,256 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 07V057000 2007-02-15 4,256 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1997-11-03

Defect investigations

Investigation PE98059 Opened 1998-11-10 · closed 1999-03-17

STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION

IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION H FRAME FRACTURES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Gillig Phantom as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.