2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
The 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with INTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.
Recalls for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL, potentially affecting up to 520 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 08V493000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 171 vehicles affected
Defect: GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING 171MY 2005-2006 UNIVERSAL, PRIMETIME, TITAN, AND APOLLO TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: GLAVAL BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-574-262-2212.
View full details →Recall 06V071000 — SEATS
| 177 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS, THE T-NUT WHICH HOLDS THE SEAT LEG TO THE FLOOR TRACK IS MISSING MACHINED BEVELS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WITHOUT THE BEVELS, THE SHARP EDGE COULD COME THROUGH THE FLOOR TRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPLACE THE T-NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL BUS AT 1-800-445-2825.
View full details →Recall 06V322000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' AN INCORRECTLY LABELED WEIGHT STICKER WAS ATTACHED.
Consequence: THIS INFORMATION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CONSUMERS LOADING THEIR VEHICLES BEYOND THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Remedy: THE CAPACITY WILL BE REDUCED ON BOTH VEHICLES AND A NEW WEIGHT RATING LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED. BOTH VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND PARKED UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
View full details →Recall 06V191000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence: DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL BUS AT 574-262-2212 OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL.
Safety Rating for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GLAVAL UNIVERSAL
- 2000 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2003 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2004 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 1 complaint
- 2005 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL (current)
- 2006 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2007 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2008 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2009 GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 0 complaints
- 2010 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