Glaval Bus: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Glaval Bus in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 10, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

NHTSA ID: 12V580000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 704

Consequence Summary:

The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 3, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BUS ROOF ESCAPE HATCH/FMVSS 217

Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit buses equipped with Speciality Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) ProLo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 12V384000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action:

Glaval Bus will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 7.87

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July 9, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM

GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND/OR VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

NHTSA ID: 12V321000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 381

Consequence Summary:

A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

Corrective Action:

GLAVAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL BUS AT 1-800-347-7440.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 13, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EVAPORATORS

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.

NHTSA ID: 12V011000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,407

Consequence Summary:

IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 20.11

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