Glaval Universal 2004
Model Universal made in 2004 by Glaval got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and interior lighting.
Model 2004
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V458000 | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | from 01/01/1999 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 95 | MFR | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | 09/17/2004 | 09/23/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the wheelchair occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or glaval bus at 1-800-445-2825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 21000 | 4 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 glaval universal 5500 guramax. the contact stated that three of the windows in the vehicle were continuously becoming unglued and falling out. the purchase date, engine size, and a valid vin were unknown. the current mileage is 41,918 and failure mileage was 21,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf the consumer stated two more windows have now been glued back onto the frame. updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||