2003 GLAVAL CONCORDE Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 03V439000 on 11/04/2003
- Component:
- Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
- Manufactured:
- 08/27/2003 - 10/29/2003
- Affected:
- 129
- Defect:
- On certain transit buses, the entrance door pivot pin assembly can fail allowing the door to come loose.
- Consequence:
- This could result in doors falling off the bus, causing possible injury to pedestrians close to the bus, damage to adjacent vehicles, or result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with replacement pivot pins and installation instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners should contact global at 1-800-445-2824.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline 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:
- 09V058000 on 02/17/2009
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2002 - 12/30/2005
- Affected:
- 117
- Defect:
- Glaval bus is recalling 117 my 2003-2006 concorde and my 2003-2004 star cruiser equipped with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. installation of a four-piece spindle nut set with a thin spindle nut may lead to damage of the wheel end, including incorrect end play, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
- Consequence:
- Outer wheel bearing failure will cause noise and vibration that will be noticeable to the driver and the antilock braking system (abs) warning light will illuminate. continued operation with the abs warning light illuminated may result in wheel separation and a possible vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-137). glaval bus is working with daimler trucks the existing four-piece spindle set will be replaced with a more robust nut set using a thicker, harder inner nut and a new hub cap. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall began on february 24, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or glaval bus at 574-262-2212.
- Notes:
- Customers 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:
- 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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