GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V890000

Make Model Year
GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-04 2016-12-12 2016-12-12

Production Dates: 2016-04-05 - 2016-10-05

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-12022016-0277

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Legacy transit buses manufactured April 5, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

Consequence

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners. Allison Transmission Distributors and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283, or Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-12022016-0277.

Notes

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.