Recall 16V558000: 2011–2016 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Glaval Titan II Low Floor CNG transit buses manufactured December 30, 2014, to March 7, 2016. The affected buses may have frames that may crack
The risk
A cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Forest River, and Spartan dealers will weld any cracked frame as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcements to both chassis rails, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-07222016-0231.
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
- 2011 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
- 2012 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
- 2013 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
- 2014 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
- 2015 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
- 2016 Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V558000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 37-07222016-0231
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 12, 2016
- Components
- Structure:frame and members (Body & Structure)
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