2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat belts, seat mounting, emergency escape components, and wheelchair lift equipment based on the recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various safety and equipment systems. These recalls address defects in emergency exit handles, seat belt mounting, seat mounting hardware, and wheelchair lift components.
Recalls- Emergency roof hatch handle. NHTSA recall 19V824000 affects 356 vehicles due to a manufacturing issue where the external handle of the Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatch may break under normal use. This defect increases the risk of injury by making the hatch difficult to open in an emergency. The hatch will be replaced free of charge starting December 10, 2019.
- Passenger seat belt mounting washers. NHTSA recall 18V481000 includes 707 vehicles with washers that may break, allowing the seat belt to separate from the vehicle. This increases occupant injury risk by preventing proper restraint in a crash. Dealers will replace the washers free of charge beginning August 20, 2018.
- Wheelchair lift positioning cam. NHTSA recall 18V640000 covers 1,525 vehicles equipped with certain Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The positioning input cam may fail, allowing the lift platform to stop above floor height and causing a wheelchair user to tip inward when exiting. Ricon dealers will replace the cam at no cost starting October 10, 2018.
- Driver seat belt mounting washers. NHTSA recall 18V376000 covers 704 vehicles where washers securing the driver’s seat belt assembly may break, causing the seat belt to detach. This increases injury risk during a crash. Forest River dealers replaced the washers free of charge starting July 2, 2018.
- Seat mounting washers. NHTSA recall 17V585000 affects 707 vehicles with seat washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in loosely mounted seats. Loose seats increase injury risk in sudden stops or crashes. Defective washers were replaced free of charge starting November 9, 2017.
Owners who face repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety defects with their 2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO should be aware they might have protection rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could clarify available remedies.
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3999
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
356 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal shuttle buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 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 roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
1525 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Elkhart Coach ECII, Glaval Apollo and Sport buses, 2017-2018 Glaval Commute buses, 2012-2018 Glaval Entourage, Titan and Universal, StarCraft Bus Allstar and Starlite buses, 2013-2018 Glaval Legacy, Primetime and Titan II buses, 2015-2016 Allstar XL MVP buses, 2014-2016 StarCraft Prodigy buses, 2014 StarCraft Quest and Starquest buses, 2017 StarCraft Quest buses and 2016 StarCraft Senator II buses. These vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheel chair Lifts that have a wheelchair lift positioning input cam that may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
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 risk of injury.
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
707 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the passenger's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
704 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the driver's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 GLAVAL BUS APOLLO
707 vehicles affected
SEATS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
Risk: If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.