2016 Glaval Bus Legacy Recall: Brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it…
NHTSA campaign 16V890000 · Service Brakes · filed Dec 12, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Legacy transit buses manufactured April 5, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
The risk
This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners. Allison Transmission Distributors and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283, or Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-12022016-0277.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus | Legacy | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V890000 (manufacturer number 35-12022016-0277). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.