NHTSA Recall 04V610000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 324 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V610000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 28, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On some buses, certain tie rod clamps installed on tie rod assemblies could fail and lead to a steering malfunction.
Safety risk
If both clamps were to fail and the cross tube start to unscrew, significant vehicle misalignment would evolve with the potential for the tie rod end to separate from the cross tube, resulting in loss of steering control and possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Arvin-meritor will notify gillig customers and conduct the remedy at no charge to the customer. Owners should contact arvin-meritor at 1-248-435-1000 or gillig at 1-510-785-1500.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 04V610000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.