NHTSA Recall 12V580000: Equipment
Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 704 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Glaval Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V580000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 23, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Safety risk
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V580000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Apollo | 2007 |
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Concorde | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Entourage | 2007 |
| Glaval Primetime | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Sport | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Titan | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Titan II | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Universal | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.