GILLIG PHANTOM 1984: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GILLIG | PHANTOM | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-30 | 1982-11-22 | 1982-12-06 |
Production Dates: 1982-02-01 - 1982-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Gillig, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, CONNECTING THE STEERING SHAFT TO GEAR MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED. THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE COUPLING MAY BE TOO LARGE WHICH MAY LEAD TO COUPLING FAILURE.
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE TWO KITS; ONE THAT INCLUDES INSPECTION EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE COUPLING IS ACTUALLY NON-COMPLIANT, AND THE SECOND TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING TO PERFORM ASINTENDED, MIGHT RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
