NHTSA Recall 04V610000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V610000; Date: Dec. 28, 2004
If both clamps were to fail and the cross tube start to unscrew, significant vehicle misalignment would evolve with the potential for the tie rod end to separate from the cross tube, resulting in loss of steering control and possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Gillig Low Floor; 2004 Gillig Phantom
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 324
Recall Summary:
On some buses, certain tie rod clamps installed on tie rod assemblies could fail and lead to a steering malfunction.
How to Fix:
Arvin-meritor will notify gillig customers and conduct the remedy at no charge to the customer. Owners should contact arvin-meritor at 1-248-435-1000 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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