Glaval Concorde 2009
Model Concorde made in 2009 by Glaval got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and interior lighting.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V580000 | Glaval Bus Division | from 01/01/2007 to 12/03/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 704 | MFR | Glaval Bus Division | 12/10/2012 | 12/13/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Glaval 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Glaval 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V421000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | V (Vehicle) | 161 | 11/10/2009 | MFR | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 10/28/2009 | 10/30/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Glaval 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/09/2009 | 12830 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that when driving approximately 60 mph and under and coming to a stop, she recieved a warning from her onstar system advising her that the the abs system failed and to service the vehicle immediately. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised her that front brake pedals and brake pedal position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the front brakes and the brake pedal sensor. after having the repairs done the contact stated that the on star system in her vehicle advised her that she needed to have the vehicle serviced immediately. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised her that the failure was with the same components. the vehicle was repaired again. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 12,830. the current mileage was approximately 58,000. tb | |||