Glaval Universal 2005
Model Universal made in 2005 by Glaval got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and interior lighting.
Model 2005
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 ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V493000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 04/01/2005 to 09/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 09/18/2008 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 09/24/2008 | 09/26/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V191000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 07/14/2005 to 08/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | ODI | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 06/05/2006 | 06/05/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V322000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 09/02/2004 to 11/03/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2 | OVSC | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 08/31/2006 | 08/31/2006 | 571 | 120 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V071000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 09/01/2005 to 01/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 177 | 03/24/2006 | MFR | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 03/09/2006 | 03/14/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with seat belts, the t-nut which holds the seat leg to the floor track is missing machined bevels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||