Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL BUS
Model Of Vehicle
TITAN
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
16V217000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080801
End Of Manufacture
20160306
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1860
Date Owners Notified
20160609
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160414
Make Campaign Number
35-04112016-0168
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217