Forest River Recalls 2018 Glaval Legacy Buses for Brake Caliper Defect
Forest River is recalling 2018 Glaval Legacy buses because improperly tightened brake caliper bolts may cause the calipers to detach, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
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 in the braking system that can lead to a loss of braking power and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened. This issue can potentially result in the brake calipers detaching from the vehicle.
If the calipers detach, the vehicle will experience a reduction in braking power. This loss of braking capability increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 8, 2018.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as needed at no charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- GLAVAL BUS LEGACY
- Brand
- GLAVAL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3
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 (1)
- LEGACY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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