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NHTSA Recall 16V558000: Frame and members (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Glaval Bus Titan II Low Floor.

39
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (September 12)
NHTSA campaign16V558000
Manufacturer campaign37-07222016-0231
ComponentSTRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedJuly 26, 2016
Owner notificationSeptember 12, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Glaval Titan II Low Floor CNG transit buses manufactured December 30, 2014, to March 7, 2016. The affected buses may have frames that may crack

Safety risk

A cracked frame may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners on behalf of Forest River, and Spartan dealers will weld any cracked frame as an interim fix. For the final remedy, the dealers will add reinforcements to both chassis rails, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-07222016-0231.

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 16V558000

Make and modelModel years
Glaval Bus Titan II Low Floor2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.