2011 Glaval Bus Universal recalls and problems
The 2011 Glaval Bus Universal has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Glaval Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Glaval Bus Universal vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Glaval Bus Universal recalls
Recall 19V-427: Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Glaval Universal transit buses, models US50225, US50225C, US50226, US50226C, and US80227C. The buses are missing one egress window on the curbside and roadside of the vehicle. 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."
Risk: In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install one additional egress window on each the curbside and roadside of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1029.
Recall 15V-765: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, and Titan II transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-343-5184 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Glaval Bus Universal have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Glaval Bus Universal: 19V-427 (structure), 15V-765 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Glaval Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Glaval Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.