Recall 08V-014: 2006–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2006–2007 Glaval Concorde II and 4 more
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 20, 2008, covering about 215 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
The fix
Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (Please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GLAVAL BUS DIVISION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V014000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Concorde II | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Primetime | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Titan | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Titan II | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Glaval Universal | 2006, 2007 | All 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 08V-014?
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.
How is recall 08V-014 fixed?
Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (Please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
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.