GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V003000

Make Model Year
GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-08 2018-01-03 2018-01-04

Production Dates: 2017-11-29 - 2017-12-12

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-0608

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses.The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

Consequence

The calipers can detach resulting in a deduction in braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608.

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.