Glaval Buses Recalled for Loose Air Conditioner Evaporator Units
Glaval is recalling certain 2010-2013 buses because the rear air conditioner evaporator may detach from the ceiling, posing an injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the evaporator may fall and cause injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Glaval Bus Division is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Universal, Concorde II, Entourage, Primetime, Titan II, Apollo, and Sport buses, certain model year 2011-2013 Titan II lf and Legacy buses, and certain model year 2010 Synergy buses. The recall involves 3,705 vehicles.
The affected buses are equipped with a rear interior air conditioner evaporator which may come loose from its ceiling mounting over time. If the evaporator unit detaches, it may fall from the ceiling, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Glaval will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and replace the air conditioner evaporator mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval at 1-800-445-2825 or [email protected]. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- GLAVAL BUS, GLAVAL CONCORDE II, LEGACY, UNIVERSAL, ENTOURAGE
- Brand
- GLAVAL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Glaval Bus Division
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Home / Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,705
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 (9)
- CONCORDE II
- LEGACY
- UNIVERSAL
- ENTOURAGE
- TITAN II
- APOLLO
- SPORT
- SYNERGY
- PRIMETIME
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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