1996 Gillig Phantom Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Gillig Phantom, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1996 Gillig Phantom
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Gillig Phantom have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The rear suspension failed. The weld let loose were the suspension frame attaches.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 8, 1999 · Suspension
Compare Gillig Phantom model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gillig Phantom model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Gillig Phantom | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Gillig Phantom | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Gillig Phantom | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Gillig Phantom | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Gillig Phantom | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Gillig Phantom | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Gillig Phantom | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Gillig Phantom | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Gillig Phantom | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Gillig Phantom | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Gillig Phantom | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Gillig Phantom | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Gillig Phantom | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Gillig Phantom | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Gillig Phantom | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Gillig Phantom | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Gillig Phantom | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Gillig Phantom
How do I know if my 1996 Gillig Phantom has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Gillig Phantom; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gillig dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V057000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Gillig models
- Low Floor7 complaints
- 29 Foot Low Floor1 complaints
- School Bus1 complaints
- 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor0 complaints
- 568150 complaints
- 855150 complaints
- Brt0 complaints
- Bus0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.