Glaval Universal 2011

Model Universal made in 2011 by Glaval got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, equipment adaptive and structure.

Model 2011

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.
11V402000GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONfrom 04/01/2010 to 07/01/2011V (Vehicle)3908/30/2011MFRGLAVAL BUS DIVISION08/02/201108/05/2011
Defect SummaryGlaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 titan ii and universal transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2010, through july 1, 2011. one of the fire suppression discharge nozzles was incorrectly placed in the driver's station.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a system discharge, a significant cloud of powder could be released into the driver's compartment possibly obstructing the driver's view. this situation could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryGlaval bus will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on august 30, 2011. owners should contact getaway marketing, inc. at 1-941-747-5486 ext. 221 or glaval bus at 1-800-445-2825.
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 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
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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
12V384000GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONfrom 07/01/2011 to 07/31/2012V (Vehicle)90ODIGLAVAL BUS DIVISION08/03/201208/07/2012
Defect SummaryGlaval 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 SummaryIn the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryGlaval 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.
NotesOwners 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.

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