2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment and safety features based on recall data, but no specific complaints have been registered.
There are 5 recalls affecting this model, targeting various components including air conditioning units, wheelchair lifts, and emergency exit labeling. These recalls address safety risks ranging from potential fires to emergency egress difficulties.
Recalls- Air conditioner fuse issue. NHTSA recall 12V011000 affected 1,407 vehicles from model years 2006-2007. The Carrier GENV EM-1 evaporator unit fuse may loosen, causing arcing and melting fuse holder, increasing fire risk. Glaval provides a retrofit kit and repair instructions free of charge. The recall started on January 14, 2012.
- Wheelchair lift cable. Recall 12V580000 covers 704 buses from 2007-2012 including Apollo models. An armored pendant cable on Ricon wheelchair lifts might contact the power lug without proper clearance or protective cover, causing short circuits and fire risk. Owners are instructed to contact Glaval or Ricon for a free cover kit. The recall began on January 23, 2013.
- Air conditioner evaporator detachment. In recall 13V309000, 3,705 buses from 2010-2013 may have rear interior air conditioner evaporators that loosen and fall, posing injury risks. Dealers will tighten or replace mounting bolts at no cost. The recall commenced on July 8, 2013.
- Wheelchair lift armored cable placement. Recall 14V226000 involves 42 buses from model years 2007-2012 with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Improper positioning or lack of a non-conductive cover on the armored cable may cause shorts and fire hazards. Glaval and Ricon will provide cover kits free of charge starting June 2014.
- Emergency exit label placement. Recall 16V217000 pertains to 1,860 buses from 2008-2016. Rear emergency exit window labels are not within 16 centimeters of release mechanisms as required by FMVSS 217, potentially hindering emergency egress. Forest River will supply new labels and installation instructions at no cost. The recall began on June 9, 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects with the 2011 Glaval Bus Apollo may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional can clarify available options.
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
7718
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
1860 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, and Titan II Low Floor transit buses manufactured from August 1, 2008, through March 6, 2016. The labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: If the label is not located the correct distance from the mechanism, it may hinder an occupant's ability to open the emergency window and escape from the vehicle quickly in the event of an emergency.
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
42 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Glaval Bus (Glaval) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Universal, Primetime, Sport, Concorde, Titan, Titan II, Entourage and Apollo transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012, and equipped with certain Ricon S-series and K-series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
3705 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Universal, Concorde II, Entourage, Primetime, Titan II, Apollo, and Sport buses, certain model year 2011-2013 Titan II lf and Legacy buses and certain model year 2010 Synergy buses. The affected buses are equipped with a rear interior air conditioner evaporator which may come loose from its ceiling mounting over time.
Risk: The evaporator unit may detach from the ceiling and fall increasing the risk of injury.
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
704 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Risk: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
2011 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
1407 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GLAVAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2007 TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD, GMC, CHEVROLET, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Risk: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Complaints
No complaints found.