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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V890📅 Dec 12, 2016

2016 Glaval Bus Legacy recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Legacy transit buses manufactured April 5, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

💥 The risk

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners. Allison Transmission Distributors and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283, or Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-12022016-0277.

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
16V890000
Manufacturer recall #
35-12022016-0277
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH; SERVICE BRAKES
Owner phone
1-800-252-5283
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2017
Built
Apr 5, 2016 – Oct 5, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V890 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 16V890?

2016 Glaval Bus Legacy. 6 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 Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-252-5283.