2006 Glaval Concorde II recalls and problems
The 2006 Glaval Concorde II has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Glaval dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Glaval Concorde II vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Glaval Concorde II recalls
Recall 12V-011: Equipment
Problem: Glaval is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2007 transit buses built on ford, gmc, chevrolet, and freightliner chassis and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Fix: Glaval will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2012. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
Recall 08V-014: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.
Risk: Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
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.
Other Glaval Concorde II years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Glaval Concorde II have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Glaval Concorde II: 12V-011 (equipment), 08V-014 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Glaval recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Glaval dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.