2005-2006 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Primetime and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility
Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on September 24, 2008. It covers about 171 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 171
- reported
- Sep 24, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 18, 2008
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Glaval bus is recalling 171my 2005-2006 universal, primetime, titan, and apollo transit and shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or glaval bus at 1‑574‑262‑2212.
Recall number 08V493000
Affected vehicles
- Glaval Apollo 2006 2006
- Glaval Primetime 2005-2006 20052006
- Glaval Titan 2005-2006 20052006
- Glaval Universal 2005-2006 20052006
Questions about recall 08V493000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Primetime and others equipment adaptive/mobility?
Yes. Recall 08V493000, reported on September 24, 2008, covers about 171 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V493000?
Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or glaval bus 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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