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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V283📅 May 13, 2015

2014–2015 Glaval Bus Concorde II & 2014–2015 Glaval Bus Entourage + 4 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V283000
Manufacturer recall #
35-05262015-0038
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
226
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-445-2825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 8, 2015
Built
Apr 9, 2014 – Oct 6, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V283 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V283?

2014–2015 Glaval Bus Concorde II & 2014–2015 Glaval Bus Entourage + 4 more. 226 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Glaval Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-445-2825.