Recall 10V143 covers 302 2006-2010 Glaval transit buses with Ricon lifts. An unlatched restraint belt can let the lift run. Ricon provides the free remedy.
Glaval is recalling 302 2006-2010 Primetime, Apollo, Titan, Universal, Titan Ii, and Sport transit buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can appear latched when it is not fully engaged. If the lift runs with someone on the platform, that movement creates an injury risk; the Glaval dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2006-2010 Glaval Primetime, Apollo, Titan, Universal, Titan Ii, and Sport buses are fitted with Ricon public-use wheelchair lifts. The lift has a restraint belt with a tongue and buckle, much like a seat belt, and the belt is meant to keep the platform from moving unless the tongue is fully locked in place.
The defect is in the belt latch function. The tongue can be pushed into the buckle far enough to look latched without engaging the locking mechanism. When that happens, the operator sees what looks like a closed belt and the lift can run with someone on the platform. That defeats the safety check the lift depends on before movement.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the false appearance of a latched belt, so the operator needs to confirm the tongue is fully engaged in the buckle before operating the lift.
Who's affected?
Covers Primetime, Apollo, Titan, Universal, Titan Ii, and Sport buses across the 2006-2010 model years, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2009 Glaval Primetime | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2008 Glaval Primetime | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Glaval Bus Apollo | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Apollo | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Glaval Titan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Glaval Universal | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Universal | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Titan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Titan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Titan Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Bus Apollo | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Glaval Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Primetime | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Glaval Sport | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Universal | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Glaval Titan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Glaval Titan Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Glaval Primetime | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Titan Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Apollo | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Universal | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Titan Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Glaval Titan | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Glaval Universal | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Glaval Primetime | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Glaval Titan Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 302 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unbuckled restraint belt creates an injury risk for the lift user if the lift moves while the belt is not secured. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is properly buckled and follow the campaign training instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Glaval dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Glaval Primetime, Apollo, Titan, Universal, Titan Ii, or Sport bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Glaval dealer or Glaval customer service for current instructions before operating the Ricon public use lift.
- Request the warning decal and DVD training aid for the Ricon lift restraint belt so operators know the belt must be fully latched before the lift runs.
- Stop lift operation if the restraint belt tongue is not fully latched in the buckle.
- Reference recall number 10V143 when you call Glaval or Ricon.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, Glaval coordinates the campaign with Ricon, which performs the lift remedy. The known remedy provides a warning decal and a DVD training aid for the Ricon public use lift. The material explains that the restraint belt tongue must be fully engaged and latched in the buckle before the lift operates with a passenger on the platform. Because the final remedy is not listed as available, the dealer repair path should be treated as pending. The final dealer remedy will be free once available.
Timeline
| April 12, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V143?
Recall 10V143 covers 302 2006-2010 Glaval Universal, Titan, Titan Ii, Primetime, Sport, and Apollo transit buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without being fully engaged, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Glaval Primetime, Apollo, Titan, Universal, Titan Ii, or Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V143. If it is, contact Glaval or Ricon for the warning decal and DVD-based training aid tied to this lift restraint belt recall. Reference recall number 10V143 when you call.
Is the recall remedy free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V143, Glaval is working with Ricon, and Ricon provides the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the affected public-use lift.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to a lift occupant. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted without fully latching, the belt can appear buckled while the lift still operates with a person on the platform. Confirm the VIN and follow the Ricon remedy instructions before using the lift.
Who should I contact about recall 10V143?
Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Glaval at 1-800-322-2884 about recall 10V143. Have the VIN ready, ask whether the bus is included, and request the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the Ricon public-use lift.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V143000 |
|---|---|
| Glaval customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V143 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V143000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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