NHTSA recall 05V271000
Suspension › Front
Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor and 1 more
Reported Jun 9, 20051,096 vehicles affectedGILLIG CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 2004 – Apr 11, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
The remedy
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.