Vehicle recall 08V014000 · January 20, 2008
Glaval Apollo, Concorde II and 4 more models
Certain transit buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain transit buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
- Consequence
- Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- Remedy
- Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06E094). Owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V014000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 2008
- Filed by
- GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 215
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Glaval Apollo (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Glaval Concorde II (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Glaval Primetime (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Glaval Titan (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Glaval Titan II (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Glaval Universal (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
Has your Glaval been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Glaval dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.