NHTSA Recall 08V014000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 215 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Glaval Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V014000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | January 20, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain transit buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
Safety risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy
Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V014000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval Concorde II | 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval Primetime | 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval Titan | 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval Titan II | 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval Universal | 2006, 2007 |
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.