Glaval Apollo 2009

Model Apollo made in 2009 by Glaval got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, equipment adaptive and interior lighting.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
12V580000Glaval Bus Divisionfrom 01/01/2007 to 12/03/2012V (Vehicle)704MFRGlaval Bus Division12/10/201212/13/2012
Defect SummaryGlaval bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: entourage, sport, universal, titan, titan ii, apollo, primetime, and concord; and manufactured january 1, 2007, through december 3, 2012. the buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence SummaryThe cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryGlaval bus will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign is expected to begin in january, 2013. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V321000GLAVAL BUS DIVISION V (Vehicle)381ODIGLAVAL BUS DIVISION07/09/201207/09/2012
Defect SummaryGlaval is recalling certain buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence SummaryA wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair
Corrective SummaryGlaval will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-800-347-7440.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
10V143000GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONfrom 12/01/2007 to 12/31/2009V (Vehicle)30204/26/2010MFRGLAVAL BUS DIVISION04/12/201004/12/2010
Defect SummaryGlaval bus is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 universal, titan, titan ii, primetime, sport, and apollo transit buses manufactured between december 2007 and december 2009 fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryGlaval bus is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on april 26, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or glaval bus at 1-800-322-2884.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V144000GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONfrom 10/01/2007 to 12/31/2009V (Vehicle)13204/26/2010MFRGLAVAL BUS DIVISION04/12/201004/13/2010
Defect SummaryGlaval bus is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between october 2007 through december 2009, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function, should the up switch be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence SummaryWhen the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryGlaval bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on april 26, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or glaval bus at 1-800-322-2884.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
12V011000GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONfrom 01/02/2006 to 12/31/2010V (Vehicle)1407ODIGLAVAL BUS DIVISION01/13/201201/13/2012
Defect SummaryGlaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryGlaval will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V423000GLAVAL BUS DIVISION V (Vehicle)411/10/2009MFRGLAVAL BUS DIVISION10/30/200910/30/2009
Defect SummaryGlaval bus is recalling certain transit buses equipped with trans/air air conditioning systems. each trans/air system comes with an electrical kit and ec pc board which if improperly installed could overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical failure in the relay board, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryGlaval bus will notify the owner and the bus will be repaired free of charge. the repair will be performed by trans/air. please also see trans/air defect report 09e-042. the safety recall began on november 10, 2009. owners may contact trans/air warrant and service department at 1-800-673-2448.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
INTERIOR LIGHTING
09V421000GLAVAL BUS DIVISION V (Vehicle)16111/10/2009MFRGLAVAL BUS DIVISION10/28/200910/30/2009
Defect SummaryGlaval 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 SummaryA short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Corrective SummaryGlaval 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.
NotesGlaval bus' recall campaign number is 17744.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .