Recall 06V-304: 2006 Glaval Apollo, 2006 Glaval Titan and 1 more

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 7, 2006, covering about 356 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-304
Report date
Aug 7, 2006
Vehicles affected
356
Owners notified
Aug 25, 2006

The problem

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.

The risk

An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install the necessary parts to correctly fasten the seats to the bus structure free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact glaval bus at 1-800-445-2824.

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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGLAVAL BUS DIVISION
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V304000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Glaval Apollo2006All years
Glaval Titan2006All years
Glaval Universal2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-304?

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.

How is recall 06V-304 fixed?

Dealers will install the necessary parts to correctly fasten the seats to the bus structure free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact glaval bus at 1-800-445-2824.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.