Recall 16V377000: 2015–2016 Glaval Bus Concorde, 2015–2016 Glaval Bus Concorde II
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Glaval Concorde and Concorde II transit buses manufactured December 30, 2015, to May 13, 2016 and built on Ford chassis. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
The risk
If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05242016-0200.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Glaval Bus Concorde
- 2016 Glaval Bus Concorde
- 2015 Glaval Bus Concorde II
- 2016 Glaval Bus Concorde II
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V377000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 35-05242016-0200
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 1, 2016
- Components
- Parking brake (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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