Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall - Campaign #04V173000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM RECALL - #04V173000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.

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Vehicle 1998 GILLIG PHANTOM
Manufacturer GILLIG CORPORATION
Manufactured between 2/9/1998 - 2/9/1998
Recalled on 4/13/2004
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 2
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequences IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR GILLIG AT 510-785-1500.
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).
See also 1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

1998 GILLIG PHANTOM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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