Glaval Entourage 2011
Model Entourage made in 2011 by Glaval got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, equipment adaptive and exterior lighting.
Model 2011
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. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
12V321000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | V (Vehicle) | 381 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 07/09/2012 | 07/09/2012 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Glaval 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Glaval 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
12V011000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 01/02/2006 to 12/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1407 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 01/13/2012 | 01/13/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Glaval 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 Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Glaval 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
10V608000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | V (Vehicle) | 94 | MFR | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 12/07/2010 | 12/07/2010 | 571 | 108 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Glaval is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 entourage transit buses manufactured from november 2009 through november 1, 2010. the rear hazard lights do not operate properly which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and other associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The rear hazard lights will not function if the key is in the ignition increasing the risk of a crash if the bus is incapacitated. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Glaval will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact glaval at 1-574-262-2212. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
12V384000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 07/01/2011 to 07/31/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 90 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 08/03/2012 | 08/07/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with speciality manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Glaval bus will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212 or smi at 1-800-951-7867. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |