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2003 Glaval UniversalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2003 Glaval Universal. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Glaval 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

2003 Glaval 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.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 10V-618 · Nov 23, 2010 · 119 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE RESISTOR TEMPERATURE TO RISE TO A POINT WHERE IT WILL MELT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE PLASTIC BLOWER HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04V-458 · Sep 17, 2004 · 95 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 03V-439 · Nov 4, 2003 · 129 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN DOORS FALLING OFF THE BUS, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS CLOSE TO THE BUS, DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES, OR RESULT IN 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.

Best & worst years

2003 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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  • Caution
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Own a 2003 Universal?

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