Glaval Bus: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Glaval Bus in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 4, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GLAVAL/WHEELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS, 1995 CHEVROLET/GMC G-20 VANS EQUIPPED WITH TIPAN 15" X 7" WHEELS. THERE IS INADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT ON THE WHEELS WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE VANS.

NHTSA ID: 97V098000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 84

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER TIGHTENING OF THESE WHEELS CAN, OVER TIME, CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE LUG NUTS, FRACTURE OF THE LUG STUDS, AND SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THESE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH WHEELS HAVING A DEEPENED LUG NUT SEAT AND APPROPRIATE LUG NUTS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 21, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GLAVAL/REAR BRAKE DRUM BOLTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.

NHTSA ID: 97V066000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,121

Consequence Summary:

THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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