NHTSA Recall 15V283000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 226 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Glaval Bus Concorde II.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V283000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 35-05262015-0038 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V283000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2014, 2015 |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2014, 2015 |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2014, 2015 |
| Glaval Bus Titan II | 2014, 2015 |
| Glaval Bus Titan II Low Floor | 2014, 2015 |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2014, 2015 |
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.