Recall 93V-032: 1986–1992 Gillig Phantom

GILLIG CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Nov 24, 1993, covering about 379 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-032
Report date
Nov 24, 1993
Vehicles affected
379
Owners notified
Jan 7, 1994

The problem

Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

The risk

When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.

The fix

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes

System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact gillig service center at 1-510-785-1500. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGILLIG CORPORATION
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number93V032007

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gillig Phantom1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 93V-032?

Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

How is recall 93V-032 fixed?

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.