2006-2007 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde II and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on January 20, 2008. It covers about 215 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 215
reported: Jan 20, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Certain transit buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
Risk: Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy: Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1‑800‑946‑7513 or glaval at 1‑574‑262‑2212.

Recall number 08V014000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V014000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde II and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V014000, reported on January 20, 2008, covers about 215 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V014000?

Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1‑800‑946‑7513 or glaval at 1‑574‑262‑2212.

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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