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
- Manufacturer
- GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- 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.
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