NHTSA Recall 04V500000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 242 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V500000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 14, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V500000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gillig Low Floor | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Gillig Phantom | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.