Recall 08V155000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2007-2007 GLAVAL APOLLO
RECALL This recall affects up to 466 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V155000 |
| Manufacturer | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION |
| Vehicles Affected | 466 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING 466 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
GLAVAL BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-574-262-2212.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V585000 | 2018 GLAVAL COMMUTE | SEATS | 707 | |
| 17V430000 | 2017 GLAVAL COMMUTE | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 557 | |
| 14V599000 | 2006 GLAVAL TITAN | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 828 | |
| 14V226000 | 2010 GLAVAL CONCORDE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 42 | |
| 14V004000 | 2012 GLAVAL TITAN II | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 467 | |
| 13V520000 | 2010 GLAVAL TITAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 699 | |
| 13V309000 | 2012 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | EQUIPMENT | 3,705 | |
| 12V580000 | 2011 GLAVAL SPORT | EQUIPMENT | 704 | |
| 12V384000 | 2012 GLAVAL PRIMETIME | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 90 | |
| 12V321000 | 2006 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 381 |