Glaval Concorde 2008

Model Concorde made in 2008 by Glaval got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, interior lighting.

Model 2008

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.
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 .