NHTSA Recall 13V520000: Electrical system
Glaval Bus Division reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 699 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Glaval Bus Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V520000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09E-061 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 18, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, Concorde, and Concorde II transit buses manufactured August 4, 2009, through June 7, 2010 and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Safety risk
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Glaval Bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212.
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 13V520000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Concorde | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Primetime | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Sport | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Titan | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Titan II | 2009, 2010 |
| Glaval Universal | 2009, 2010 |
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.