🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V421📅 Oct 30, 2009

2001–2009 Glaval Concorde & 2001–2009 Glaval Primetime + 4 more recall: interior lighting

⚠️ What's wrong

Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board CAN corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.

💥 The risk

A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.

🔧 The fix

Glaval bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall began on november 10, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 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: 09V421000
Manufacturer recall #: 17744
Manufacturer: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Vehicles affected: 161
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Nov 10, 2009
Recall started by: MFR
Notes: Glaval bus' recall campaign number is 17744.owners may also 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

Glaval Concorde: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Glaval Primetime: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Glaval Titan: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Glaval Universal: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Glaval Apollo: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Glaval Bus Apollo: 2008, 2009

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

FAQ

Is the 09V421 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 09V421?

2001–2009 Glaval Concorde & 2001–2009 Glaval Primetime + 4 more. 161 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.