2019 Glaval Bus Universal recalls and problems
The 2019 Glaval Bus Universal has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Glaval Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2019 Glaval Bus Universal vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2019 Glaval Bus Universal recalls
Recall 24V-253: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
Risk: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
Recall 19V-824: Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal shuttle buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 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: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1115.
Recall 19V-542: Seat Belts
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Universal, Commute, Startrans Candidate II, P/S2, Senator II, Senator II HD, Senator II MPV, and MFSAB buses. The driver's upper seat belt restraint and bottom retractor anchor bolts may not have been fully tightened during manufacturing, and, as a result, the bolts may loosen.
Risk: If the bolts loosen, the seat belt assembly may fail to restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the tightness of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1061.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Glaval Bus Universal have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Glaval Bus Universal: 24V-253 (service brakes, hydraulic), 19V-824 (structure), 19V-542 (seat belts). 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.