Tenneco Automotive | NHTSA Recall #20E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E044000 by Tenneco Automotive. Affecting clevite-pullman rear suspension lower control rods/torque rods, part number fs32b916400afh, for installation into gillig low floor buses Includes 996 affected units, Rear Suspension Lower Control Rod Failure, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

clevite-pullman rear suspension lower control rods/torque rods, part number fs32b916400afh, for installation into gillig low floor buses

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E044000
Manufacturer: Tenneco Automotive
Report Received Date: 2020-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension lower control rod failure
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 996

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 7.03

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NHTSA ID: 20E044000
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