Recall
Glaval Apollo — 06V304000
NHTSA ID
06V304000
Make
Glaval
Model
Apollo
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-08-07
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
356
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, BUILT ON FORD, FREIGHTLINER, AND GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS MAY HAVE BEEN BOLTED TO THE BUS STRUCTURE INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
AN OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY WEARING A SEAT BELT MAY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY PARTS TO CORRECTLY FASTEN THE SEATS TO THE BUS STRUCTURE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLAVAL BUS AT 1-800-445-2824.