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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V493📅 Sep 26, 2008

2005–2006 Glaval Primetime & 2005–2006 Glaval Titan + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Glaval bus is recalling 171MY 2005-2006 Universal, Primetime, Titan, and Apollo transit and shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

💥 The risk

A lift occupant CAN be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V493000
Manufacturer
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Vehicles affected
171
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 18, 2008
Built
Apr 1, 2005 – Sep 6, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V493 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V493?

2005–2006 Glaval Primetime & 2005–2006 Glaval Titan + 2 more. 171 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Glaval dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-2884.