Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lightsRecall 10V-608 · 2009–2011 Glaval Bus Entourage
GLAVAL BUS DIVISION recall 10V-608 covers 94 2009–2011 Glaval Bus Entourage for a exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V608000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 ENTOURAGE TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2010. THE REAR HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
The risk
THE REAR HAZARD LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH IF THE BUS IS INCAPACITATED.
The fix
GLAVAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL AT 1-574-262-2212.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.