Glaval Bus Concorde II recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Glaval Bus Concorde II, Concorde

Recall number

16V377000

Brand / firm

Glaval Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6 units

Why it was recalled

If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Glaval Concorde and Concorde II transit buses manufactured December 30, 2015, to May 13, 2016 and built on Ford chassis. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05242016-0200.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.