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2002 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde and others recall: exterior lighting

Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on July 15, 2002. It covers about 233 vehicles.

vehicles affected
233
reported
Jul 15, 2002
owners notified
Jul 8, 2002

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Certain buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated devices." the universal bus changed from a wrap-around style rear tail and turn lamp to a flat stop/tail lamp. The wrap-around light had an integral side marker. The new flat lights do not have a side marker. The apollo and concorde models still use the wrap-around light except when LED lights are ordered.
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Glaval will provide to owners the necessary parts and installation instructions to install the rear side marker lights. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1‑800‑445‑2825.

Recall number 02V179000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V179000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 02V179000, reported on July 15, 2002, covers about 233 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V179000?

Glaval will provide to owners the necessary parts and installation instructions to install the rear side marker lights. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1‑800‑445‑2825.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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