NHTSA Recall 05V271000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V271000; Date: Jun. 9, 2005
This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor; 2005 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor; 2004 Gillig 35 And 40 Foot Low Floor; 2005 Gillig 35 And 40 Foot Low Floor
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,096
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses, the cast clamp portion of the torque rod could crack under initial torqueing of the clamp fasteners resulting in breakage or cracks. Casting porosity and incorrect heat treatment caused potential weakness in the cast clamp portion of the torque rod.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the cast iron torque rod clamps with a fabricated steel clamps free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2005. Owners may contact gillig at 510-785-1500.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 17, 2005
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