Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 15V-596 · 2011–2016 Glaval Bus Titan II
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-596 covers 17 2011–2016 Glaval Bus Titan II for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V596000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Glaval Titan II Low Floor diesel transit buses manufactured October 5, 2011, to September 11, 2015. During installation of the floor decking, a screw may have pierced the exhaust tube.
The risk
If the exhaust tube was pierced and the screw is removed, exhaust fumes may enter the passenger area. Additionally, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove and inspect the exhaust system, sealing or replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-445-2825 ext 167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-20222015-0091.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.