Recall 13V-309: 2010–2013 Glaval Primetime, 2010–2013 Glaval Sport and 7 more

Glaval Bus Division recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 15, 2013, covering about 3,705 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-309
Report date
Jul 15, 2013
Vehicles affected
3,705
Owners notified
Jul 8, 2013

The problem

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.

The risk

The evaporator unit may detach from the ceiling and fall increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Glaval will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and replace the air conditioner evaporator mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval at 1-800-445-2825 or glavalcustomerservice@forestriverinc.com.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerGlaval Bus Division
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V309000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Glaval Primetime2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Sport2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Synergy2010All years
Glaval Titan II2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Universal2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Bus Apollo2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Bus Concorde II2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Bus Entourage2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Glaval Bus Legacy2011, 2012, 2013All 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 13V-309?

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.

How is recall 13V-309 fixed?

Glaval will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and replace the air conditioner evaporator mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval at 1-800-445-2825 or glavalcustomerservice@forestriverinc.com.

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.