Recall 16V-217: 2008–2016 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2016 Glaval Bus Concorde II and 7 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 2016, covering about 1,860 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, and Titan II Low Floor transit buses manufactured from August 1, 2008, through March 6, 2016. The labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
If the label is not located the correct distance from the mechanism, it may hinder an occupant's ability to open the emergency window and escape from the vehicle quickly in the event of an emergency.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and provide a new label along with instructions for the correct placement of the label on the window. The label and instructions will be provided free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Glaval Bus customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this campaign is 35-04112016-0168.
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
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V217000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Primetime | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Sport | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | 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 16V-217?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, and Titan II Low Floor transit buses manufactured from August 1, 2008, through March 6, 2016. The labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
How is recall 16V-217 fixed?
Forest River will notify owners, and provide a new label along with instructions for the correct placement of the label on the window. The label and instructions will be provided free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Glaval Bus customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this campaign is 35-04112016-0168.
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.