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SevereNHTSA·20E044000·Announced 2020-06-25

Tenneco Recalls Clevite-Pullman Rear Suspension Lower Control Rods for Buses

Tenneco is recalling Clevite-Pullman rear suspension lower control rods installed in Gillig Low Floor buses because the design makes them susceptible to failure over time.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Tenneco Automotive is recalling certain Clevite-Pullman rear suspension lower control rods, part number FS32B916400AFH, that were installed into Gillig Low Floor buses. The recall involves 996 units of this replacement equipment.

The design of the rear suspension lower control rods makes them susceptible to failure over time. If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR recall
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Bus Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
996

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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