Vehicle recall 16V890000 · December 12, 2016
2016 Glaval Bus Legacy
The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V890000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2016
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 35-12022016-0277
- Owner notification
- January 4, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Glaval Bus Legacy (2016): 2016
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