NHTSA Recall 05V271000: Suspension: front
GILLIG CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,096 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V271000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | June 9, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 17, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V271000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gillig 29 Foot Low Floor | 2004, 2005 |
| Gillig 35 and 40 Foot Low Floor | 2004, 2005 |
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.