2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
The 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with INTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilityglass Siderear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL, potentially affecting up to 256 vehicles.
Recall 09V421000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 161 vehicles affected
Defect: GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: GLAVAL BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-574-262-2212.
View full details →Recall 04V458000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 95 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-800-445-2825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL 5500 GURAMAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WERE CONTINUOUSLY BECOMING UNGLUED AND FALLING OUT. THE PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 41,918 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED TWO MORE WINDOWS HAVE NOW BEEN GLUED BACK ONTO THE FRAME. UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
- 1999 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2000 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2003 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL (current)
- 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2006 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2007 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2008 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2009 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
Other GLAVAL Models
- GLAVAL FORD F150 — 7 total complaints
- GLAVAL JEEP CHEROKEE — 5 total complaints
- GLAVAL TITAN — 3 total complaints
- GLAVAL FORD E150 — 2 total complaints
- GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN — 2 total complaints
- GLAVAL BUS — 1 total complaint
- GLAVAL APOLLO — 0 total complaints
- GLAVAL CHEVROLET BLAZER — 0 total complaints