Recall 05V271000: 2004–2005 Gillig 29 Foot LOW Floor

Report received

Jun 9, 2005

Manufacturer

Gillig corporation

Potentially affected

1,096vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Gillig 29 Foot LOW Floor0 complaints
• 2005 Gillig 29 Foot LOW Floor0 complaints