NHTSA Recall 03V439000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Glaval Concorde.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V439000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | November 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses, the entrance door pivot pin assembly can fail allowing the door to come loose.
Safety risk
This could result in doors falling off the bus, causing possible injury to pedestrians close to the bus, damage to adjacent vehicles, or result in a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with replacement pivot pins and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact global at 1-800-445-2824.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V439000
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.