Clevite-Pullman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Clevite-Pullman rear suspension lower control rods/torque rods, part number FS32B916400AFH, for installation into Gillig Low Floor buses. The design of the rear suspension lower control rods makes them susceptible to failure over time.
What could happen
If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tenneco will notify customers who purchased this product as replacement equipment and will provide a new control rod, free of charge. This recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-260-667-2308.
Vehicles covered
- Clevite-Pullman Torque Rod
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E044000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tenneco Automotive
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 25, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 996
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.