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2007-2012 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde and others recall: equipment

Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall on December 10, 2012. It covers about 704 vehicles.

vehicles affected
704
reported
Dec 10, 2012
owners notified
Jan 23, 2013

Equipment

What is wrong
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Risk
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1‑574‑262‑2212 or Ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

Recall number 12V580000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V580000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Glaval Apollo, Glaval Concorde and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 12V580000, reported on December 10, 2012, covers about 704 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V580000?

Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1‑574‑262‑2212 or Ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

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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