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Safety recall · 11V402000

Equipment Glaval recall

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this recall to NHTSA on August 2, 2011. It covers about 39 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
11V402000
Reported
Aug 2, 2011
Vehicles
39
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 titan ii and universal transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2010, through july 1, 2011. One of the fire suppression discharge nozzles was incorrectly placed in the driver's station.

The risk

In the event of a system discharge, a significant cloud of powder could be released into the driver's compartment possibly obstructing the driver's view. This situation could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Glaval bus will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2011. Owners should contact getaway marketing, inc. At 1-941-747-5486 ext. 221 Or glaval bus at 1-800-445-2825.

Contacts

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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Glaval dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V402000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 11V402000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GLAVAL BUS DIVISION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 11V402000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 11V402000 announced?

GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported it to NHTSA on August 2, 2011. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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