2018 Glaval Bus Legacy recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses.The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
💥 The risk
The calipers can detach resulting in a deduction in braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608.
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
- 18V003000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 35-0608
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 8, 2018
- Built
- Nov 29, 2017 – Dec 12, 2017
- 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.