2010 GLAVAL BUS CONCORDE II Recalls (7)

Campaign:
10V144000 on 04/12/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
09/30/2007 - 12/30/2009
Affected:
132
Defect:
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit buses manufactured between october 2007 through december 2009, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" switch be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence:
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Correction:
Glaval bus will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on april 26, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or glaval bus at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
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> .

Campaign:
12V011000 on 01/12/2012
Component:
Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:
01/01/2006 - 12/30/2010
Affected:
1,407
Defect:
Glaval 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:
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Correction:
Glaval 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 safety recall began on january 14, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes:
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> .

Campaign:
12V321000 on 07/08/2012
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
381
Defect:
Glaval 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:
A 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's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Correction:
Glaval 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.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
13V309000 on 07/17/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
03/31/2010 - 06/27/2013
Affected:
3,705
Defect:
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 universal, concorde ii, entourage, primetime, titan ii, apollo, and sport buses, certain model year 2011-2013 titan ii lf and legacy buses and certain model year 2010 synergy buses. the affected buses are equipped with a rear interior air conditioner evaporator which may come loose from its ceiling mounting over time.
Consequence:
The evaporator unit may detach from the ceiling and fall increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Glaval will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and replace the air conditioner evaporator mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2013. owners may contact glaval at 1-800-445-2825 or glavalcustomerservice@forestriverinc.com.
Notes:
Owners 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.

Campaign:
13V520000 on 11/05/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
699
Defect:
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 entourage, sport, universal, titan, titan ii, apollo, primetime, concorde, and concorde ii transit buses manufactured august 4, 2009, through june 7, 2010 and equipped with a&m systems-brand electric door actuators. voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Consequence:
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Glaval bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2013. owners may contact glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.
Notes:
Owners 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.

Campaign:
14V004000 on 01/07/2014
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
05/31/2010 - 06/29/2013
Affected:
467
Defect:
Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 universal, entourage, concorde ii, titan, titan ii and legacy transit buses manufactured june 1, 2010, through june 30, 2013, and equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air conditioner. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Consequence:
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Glaval bus will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on january 22, 2014. customers may contact glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
Notes:
Owners 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.

Campaign:
16V217000 on 04/13/2016
Component:
Structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
Manufactured:
07/31/2008 - 03/05/2016
Affected:
1,860
Defect:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2008-2016 glaval bus apollo, concorde ii, entourage, legacy, primetime, sport, titan, titan ii, and titan ii low floor transit buses manufactured from august 1, 2008, through march 6, 2016. the labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
If the label is not located the correct distance from the mechanism, it may hinder an occupant's ability to open the emergency window and escape from the vehicle quickly in the event of an emergency.
Correction:
Forest river will notify owners, and provide a new label along with instructions for the correct placement of the label on the window. the label and instructions will be provided free of charge. the recall began on june 9, 2016. owners may contact glaval bus customer service at 1-574-642-3112. forest river's number for this campaign is 35-04112016-0168.
Notes:
Owners 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.

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