2002 GLAVAL CONCORDE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 02V179000 on 07/21/2002
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 10/18/2001 - 06/20/2002
- Affected:
- 233
- Defect:
- Certain buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated devices." the universal bus changed from a wrap-around style rear tail and turn lamp to a flat stop/tail lamp. the wrap-around light had an integral side marker. the new flat lights do not have a side marker. the apollo and concorde models still use the wrap-around light except when led lights are ordered.
- Consequence:
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Correction:
- Glaval will provide to owners the necessary parts and installation instructions to install the rear side marker lights. owner notification began july 8, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1-800-445-2825.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V458000 on 09/22/2004
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1998 - 07/30/2004
- Affected:
- 95
- Defect:
- On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the wheelchair occupant.
- Correction:
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 09V421000 on 10/29/2009
- Component:
- Interior lighting
- Affected:
- 161
- Defect:
- 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:
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Correction:
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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