The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V402000·Announced 2011-08-02

Glaval Recalls 2010-2011 Titan II and Universal Buses for Fire Suppression Defect

Glaval Bus is recalling 2010-2011 Titan II and Universal buses because a misplaced fire suppression nozzle could obstruct the driver's view during a discharge.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a fire suppression system malfunction could obstruct the driver's view, leading to a potential vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Glaval Bus Division is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Titan II and Universal transit buses manufactured between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where one of the fire suppression discharge nozzles was incorrectly placed in the driver's station.

In the event of a system discharge, a significant cloud of powder could be released into the driver's compartment, potentially obstructing the driver's view. This situation could result in a vehicle crash. The safety recall began on August 30, 2011.

Glaval Bus will notify owners, and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Owners should contact Getaway Marketing, Inc. at 1-941-747-5486 ext. 221 or Glaval Bus at 1-800-445-2825. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GLAVAL UNIVERSAL, TITAN II
Brand
GLAVAL
Affected units
39

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • UNIVERSAL
  • TITAN II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.