NHTSA Recall 18V003000: Caliper (service brakes)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2018 Glaval Bus Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V003000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 35-0608 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | January 3, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses.The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
Safety risk
The calipers can detach resulting in a deduction in braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608.
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 18V003000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2018 |
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.