Glaval Bus Universal problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Glaval Bus Universal (2006–2024).

Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Model years
19
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Glaval Bus Universal model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Glaval Bus Universal model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Glaval Bus Universal recalls

  • Recall 25V278000Apr 25, 2025453 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An incorrect ground connection increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V324000May 10, 202458 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 24V253000Apr 5, 20243,680 vehiclesModel years 2019–2024

    Risk: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V029000Jan 25, 20221,699 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A PRC module failure can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V824000Nov 18, 2019356 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V542000Jul 24, 2019951 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the bolts loosen, the seat belt assembly may fail to restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V427000Jun 7, 201946 vehiclesModel years 2011–2017

    Risk: In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V640000Sep 18, 20181,525 vehiclesModel years 2012–2018

    Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V481000Jul 25, 2018707 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V376000Jun 7, 2018704 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V585000Sep 21, 2017707 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.

  • Recall 16V386000Jun 1, 2016406 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V225000Apr 19, 20165 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • Recall 15V765000Nov 18, 2015813 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V283000May 13, 2015226 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Glaval Bus models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology