Recall 15V-283: 2014–2015 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2014–2015 Glaval Bus Entourage and 4 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015, covering about 226 vehicles.
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V283000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2014, 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-283?
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.
How is recall 15V-283 fixed?
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 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.