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Vehicle recall 05V271000 · June 9, 2005

Gillig 29 Foot LOW Floor and 35 and 40 Foot LOW Floor

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V271000
Reported to NHTSA
June 9, 2005
Filed by
GILLIG CORPORATION
Owner notification
June 17, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
1,096
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Front
Recall 05V271000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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