2010 GLAVAL TITAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 GLAVAL TITAN has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the wheelchair lift systems and electrical components. Problems commonly involve potential fire risks, lift malfunctions, and electrical shorts.
There are eight recalls affecting various systems including air conditioning units, wheelchair lifts, electrical systems, and alternator harness configurations. These recalls address defects that pose fire hazards, risk of injury due to malfunctioning lifts, and potential vehicle stalling.
Recalls- Air conditioner fuse issue. Recall 12V011000 affects 1407 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2007 with Carrier GENV EM-1 evaporator units. The fuse may loosen, causing high resistance and arcing that can melt the fuse holder and start a fire. Glaval will provide retrofit kits free of charge starting January 14, 2012.
- Wheelchair lift cable installation. Recall 12V580000 covers 704 vehicles from model years 2007 to 2012 equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts. A misinstalled armored pendant cable may cause a short circuit and fire risk. Owners will be directed to contact Ricon for a free supplemental cover kit. The recall began January 23, 2013.
- Lift restraint belt defect. Recall 10V143000 impacts 302 buses manufactured between 2007 and 2009 with Ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt can appear latched without fully engaging, allowing the lift to operate with occupants unsecured, risking injury. Ricon will provide warning decals and training aids at no cost starting April 26, 2010.
- Lift software malfunction. Recall 10V144000 involves 132 buses from 2007 to 2010 with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift may overrun the floor level cutoff point due to software issues, potentially causing wheelchair or occupant falls. Owners will receive repair from authorized dealers and training materials starting April 26, 2010.
- Electric door actuator overheating. Recall 13V520000 affects 699 buses from 2009–2010 with A&M Systems electric door actuators. Voltage spikes can cause circuit board overheating and fire risk. Dealers will replace circuit boards free of charge; recall began November 14, 2013.
- Wheelchair lift platform cracking. Recall 14V599000 covers 828 buses made between 2006 and 2014 equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Platform side plates may crack, causing the platform to detach and fall, risking operator injury. Supplemental supports or replacements will be provided free of charge starting December 1, 2014.
- Alternator harness damage. Recall 14V004000 includes 467 buses from 2010–2013 with Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engines and Trans/Air air conditioners. Alternator harnesses may be pinched by a spring clamp, causing charging system failure or fire risk. Inspection and repairs are free and started January 22, 2014.
- Armored pendant cable clearance. Recall 14V226000 impacts 42 buses from 2007 to 2012 with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Improper cable positioning may cause contact with power lugs leading to short circuits and fire risk. Owners will receive supplemental covers free of charge starting June 2014.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal professionals familiar with those laws may help address persistent problems related to these recalls.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
4581
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
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.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
467 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Universal, Entourage, Concorde II, Titan, Titan II and Legacy transit buses manufactured June 1, 2010, through June 30, 2013, and equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air conditioner. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Risk: The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
828 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, and Titan II transit and shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
699 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, Concorde, and Concorde II transit buses manufactured August 4, 2009, through June 7, 2010 and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Risk: High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
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.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
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.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
132 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" SWITCH BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
Risk: WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
2010 GLAVAL TITAN
302 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 UNIVERSAL, TITAN, TITAN II, PRIMETIME, SPORT, AND APOLLO TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND DECEMBER 2009 FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Complaints
No complaints found.