NHTSA Recall 02V179000: Exterior lighting
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Glaval Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V179000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated devices." the universal bus changed from a wrap-around style rear tail and turn lamp to a flat stop/tail lamp. The wrap-around light had an integral side marker. The new flat lights do not have a side marker. The apollo and concorde models still use the wrap-around light except when LED lights are ordered.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Glaval will provide to owners the necessary parts and installation instructions to install the rear side marker lights. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1-800-445-2825.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V179000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.