Glaval Van Conversion
Model Van Conversion made by Glaval got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 1994
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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| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V098000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 12/06/1995 to 06/12/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 07/01/1997 | MFR | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 06/04/1997 | 06/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: glaval conversion vans, 1995 chevrolet/gmc g-20 vans equipped with tipan 15 x 7 wheels. there is inadequate thread engagement on the wheels when installed on these vans. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper tightening of these wheels can, over time, cause excessive loosening of the lug nuts, fracture of the lug studs, and separation of the wheel from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | These wheels will be replaced with wheels having a deepened lug nut seat and appropriate lug nuts to ensure adequate thread engagement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began july 1, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealeron an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1-800-348-3708.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||