Glaval Transit Bus Recalls

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
GLAVAL / APOLLO		2001-2009
GLAVAL / CONCORDE		2001-2009
GLAVAL / PRIMETIME		2001-2009
GLAVAL / TITAN		2001-2009
GLAVAL / UNIVERSAL		2001-2009
Manufacturer: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION		Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V421000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 161

Summary: GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Remedy: GLAVAL BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR’S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-574-262-2212.

Notes: GLAVAL BUS’ RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 17744. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .