GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V283000

Make Model Year
GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-06-08 2015-05-13 2015-05-13

Production Dates: 2014-04-09 - 2014-10-06

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-05262015-0038

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 226

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Glaval Universal, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, Legacy, Concorde II, and Entourage transit buses manufactured April 9, 2014, to October 6, 2014. During the alignment process, a tie rod jam nut my have been left loose.

Consequence

A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod end jam nut, tightening it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-445-2825 extension 138. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.