Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 15V-283 · Glaval Bus vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-283 covers 226 Glaval Bus vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V283000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 9, 2014 to October 6, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.