The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Glaval Bus Titan II transit buses manufactured June 12, 2007, to January 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a cable that is routed across the top of the fan shroud. This cable is not properly positioned on the terminal strip, which can cause a loose connection or possible arching.
The risk
If the cable is improperly positioned can experience a loose connection, or cause arching, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable to stud connection, and reposition the cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Glaval Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 15V462000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.