Glaval Universal recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Glaval Universal, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Sep 26, 2014Crash risk2006–2014 Glaval Primetime, 2006–2014 Glaval Sport, 2006–2014 Glaval Titan and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, and Titan II transit and shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
14V599000 · 828 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 30, 2014Fire risk2008–2012 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2012 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2007 Glaval Apollo and 7 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Glaval Bus (Glaval) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Universal, Primetime, Sport, Concorde, Titan, Titan II, Entourage and Apollo transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012, and equipped with certain Ricon S-series and K-series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
14V226000 · 42 units · Glaval Bus
- Jan 8, 2014Fire risk2010–2013 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2010–2013 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2010–2013 Glaval Bus Legacy and 3 other models — Electrical System
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.
14V004000 · 467 units · Glaval Bus
- Oct 18, 2013Fire risk2009–2010 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2009–2010 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2009–2010 Glaval Bus Entourage and 6 other models — Electrical System
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.
13V520000 · 699 units · Glaval Bus Division
- Jul 15, 2013Crash risk2010–2013 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2010–2013 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2010–2013 Glaval Bus Entourage and 6 other models — Equipment
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.
13V309000 · 4K units · Glaval Bus Division
- Dec 10, 2012Fire risk2008–2012 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2012 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2007 Glaval Apollo and 7 other models — Equipment
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
12V580000 · 704 units · Glaval Bus Division
- Aug 3, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2011–2012 Glaval Primetime, 2011–2012 Glaval Sport and 2 other models — Structure
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with Speciality Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) ProLo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
12V384000 · 90 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jul 9, 2012Crash risk2009–2010 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2009–2010 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2010–2011 Glaval Bus Entourage and 6 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
12V321000 · 381 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jan 13, 2012Fire risk2008–2011 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2011 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2008–2011 Glaval Bus Entourage and 8 other models — Equipment
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.
12V011000 · 1K units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Aug 2, 2011Crash risk2010–2011 Glaval Titan II, 2010–2011 Glaval Universal — Equipment
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 TITAN II AND UNIVERSAL TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH JULY 1, 2011. ONE OF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION DISCHARGE NOZZLES WAS INCORRECTLY PLACED IN THE DRIVER'S STATION.
11V402000 · 39 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Nov 23, 2010Fire risk2008 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2002–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2002–2008 Glaval Titan and 1 other model — Equipment
GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, AND 2008 FORD E350/E450 UNIVERSAL, CHEVY/GMC 4500/5500 TITAN AND FREIGHTLINER MB-55 APOLLO TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1999 THROUGH JULY 2007, AND EQUIPPED WITH A TRANS/AIR TA73 EVAPORATOR. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE "LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED" CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.
10V618000 · 119 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Apr 12, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2006–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2006–2010 Glaval Primetime and 4 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 UNIVERSAL, TITAN, TITAN II, PRIMETIME, SPORT, AND APOLLO TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND DECEMBER 2009 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
10V143000 · 302 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Apr 12, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2010 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2007 Glaval Apollo and 4 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
10V144000 · 132 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Oct 28, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2001–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2001–2009 Glaval Concorde and 3 other models — Interior Lighting
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.
09V421000 · 161 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Oct 15, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Glaval Titan, 2008–2009 Glaval Universal — Equipment
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN'S WIRES.
09V402000 · 24 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jun 9, 2009Crash risk2008–2009 Glaval Titan, 2008–2009 Glaval Titan II, 2008–2009 Glaval Universal — Equipment
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING 45 MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP MOUNTED CONDENSERS. THE COVER OF THE CONDENSER ASSEMBLY MAY INTERFERE WITH THE COIL HEADER WHEN THE COVER IS PLACED ON THE UNIT ASSEMBLY. THE POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE PREVENTS THE COVER FROM RESTING ON THE UNIT MOUNTING SURFACE, CREATING A GAP BETWEEN THE COVER AND UNIT ASSEMBLY.
09V212000 · 45 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Mar 20, 2009Crash risk2006–2007 Eldorado Aeroelite, 2006–2007 Eldorado Aerotech, 2006–2007 Glaval Primetime and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ATLANTIC BUS SALES IS RECALLING 110 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 AND 2007 ELDORADO AND GLAVAL TRANSIT BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
09V094000 · 110 units · ATLANTIC BUS SALES
- Mar 20, 2009Crash risk2006–2007 Eldorado Aeroelite, 2006–2007 Eldorado Aerotech, 2006–2007 Glaval Primetime and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ATLANTIC BUS SALES IS RECALLING 42 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 ELDORADO AND GLAVAL TRANSIT BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
09V095000 · 42 units · ATLANTIC BUS SALES
- Sep 24, 2008Crash risk2006 Glaval Apollo, 2005–2006 Glaval Primetime, 2005–2006 Glaval Titan and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING 171MY 2005-2006 UNIVERSAL, PRIMETIME, TITAN, AND APOLLO TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
08V493000 · 171 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jan 20, 2008Crash risk2006–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2006–2007 Glaval Concorde II, 2006–2007 Glaval Primetime and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." A PASSENGER CAN APPROACH THE EXPOSED LIFT DOORWAY WITHOUT THE AUDIBLE ALARM ALERTING THEM OF THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE THRESHOLD.
08V014000 · 215 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Mar 1, 2007Crash risk2006 Glaval Apollo, 2006 Glaval Titan, 2006 Glaval Titan II and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE INNER BARRIER INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT BASEPLATE MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE BARRIER AND CAN ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO MOVE DOWN MORE THAN ONE INCH BELOW FLOOR LEVEL WHEN OCCUPIED.
07V072000 · 75 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Aug 31, 2006Safety2005 Glaval Universal — Equipment
CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' AN INCORRECTLY LABELED WEIGHT STICKER WAS ATTACHED.
06V322000 · 2 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Aug 7, 2006Crash risk2006 Glaval Apollo, 2006 Glaval Titan, 2006 Glaval Universal — Seats
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, BUILT ON FORD, FREIGHTLINER, AND GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS MAY HAVE BEEN BOLTED TO THE BUS STRUCTURE INCORRECTLY.
06V304000 · 356 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jun 5, 2006Safety2005 Glaval Universal — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E450 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
06V191000 · 9 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Mar 9, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Glaval Concorde, 2005–2006 Glaval Easy on, 2005–2006 Glaval Primetime and 2 other models — Seats
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS, THE T-NUT WHICH HOLDS THE SEAT LEG TO THE FLOOR TRACK IS MISSING MACHINED BEVELS.
06V071000 · 177 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Sep 17, 2004Crash risk1999–2004 Glaval Apollo, 1999–2004 Glaval Concorde, 1999–2004 Glaval Primetime and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V458000 · 95 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Nov 4, 2003Crash risk2003 Glaval Concorde, 2003 Glaval Titan, 2003 Glaval Universal — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE ENTRANCE DOOR PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE DOOR TO COME LOOSE.
03V439000 · 129 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Jul 15, 2002Safety2002 Glaval Apollo, 2002 Glaval Concorde, 2002 Glaval Universal — Exterior Lighting
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.
02V179000 · 233 units · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION