2015 Glaval Bus UniversalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Glaval Bus Universal. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-640 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Glaval Bus Universal has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Glaval Bus Universal recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2021 Q2

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 19V-427 · Jun 7, 2019 · 46 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

3%repaired · 2021 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 18V-640 · Sep 18, 2018 · 1,525 vehicles · 48 repaired

Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2020 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 16V-386 · Jun 1, 2016 · 406 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2021 Q1

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 15V-283 · May 13, 2015 · 226 vehicles · 163 repaired

Risk. A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Glaval Bus.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Universal year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Universal median. How we score

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