01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Glaval Bus Titan Ii Low Floor recall campaigns
NHTSA 16V558000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 26, 2016
- Potential units
- 39campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 12, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 16V217000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- April 14, 2016
- Potential units
- 1,860campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, and Titan II Low Floor transit buses manufactured from August 1, 2008, through March 6, 2016. The labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.".
Why it matters: If the label is not located the correct distance from the mechanism, it may hinder an occupant's ability to open the emergency window and escape from the vehicle quickly in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and provide a new label along with instructions for the correct placement of the label on the window. The label and instructions will be provided free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Glaval Bus customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this campaign is 35-04112016-0168.
Owner notification: June 9, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 15V283000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- May 13, 2015
- Potential units
- 226campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Glaval Universal, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, Legacy, Concorde II, and Entourage transit buses manufactured April 9, 2014, to October 6, 2014. During the alignment process, a tie rod jam nut my have been left loose.
Why it matters: A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod end jam nut, tightening it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-445-2825 extension 138. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.
Owner notification: June 8, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH