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2004-2005 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor and Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor recall: front

Gillig Corporation reported this safety recall on June 9, 2005. It covers about 1,096 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,096
reported
Jun 9, 2005
owners notified
Jun 17, 2005

Suspension: front

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 05V271000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V271000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor and Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor front?

Yes. Recall 05V271000, reported on June 9, 2005, covers about 1,096 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V271000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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