NHTSA Recall 07V057000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,256 vehicles. It affects 1989–1997 Gillig Phantom.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V057000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 15, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V057000
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.