NHTSA Recall 08V493000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 171 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Glaval Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V493000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 24, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Glaval bus is recalling 171my 2005-2006 universal, primetime, titan, and apollo transit and shuttle buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Glaval bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V493000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 2006 |
| Glaval Primetime | 2005, 2006 |
| Glaval Titan | 2005, 2006 |
| Glaval Universal | 2005, 2006 |
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.