NHTSA Recall 08V155000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 466 vehicles. It affects 2007 Glaval Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V155000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 7, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 10, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Glaval bus is recalling 466 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on may 10, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or glaval bus 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 08V155000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 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.