Recall 18V136 affects 65 2018 Glaval Bus Commute buses for hazard lights that fail with ignition off. Free repair at a franchised Glaval Bus dealer.
Glaval Bus is recalling 65 2018 Commute transit buses because a defect can keep the hazard lights from illuminating or flashing when the ignition is off. A stopped bus with failed hazard lights has reduced visibility and higher crash risk; Glaval Bus dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The hazard warning lights on the 2018 Glaval Bus Commute are the flashing exterior lights that tell nearby drivers the bus is stopped, disabled, or creating a traffic hazard. They are supposed to work even when the ignition is off, because a parked bus still needs to warn traffic around it. Power for those lights is routed through a programmable relay power center, an electrical control box that switches circuits on and off.
On the affected buses, the LED hazard lights were not wired correctly into that control box during manufacturing. With the ignition turned off, the hazard warning signal flashers do not illuminate or flash as required. The lights themselves are not the main problem; the fault is the way the flasher circuit was connected to the relay center.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when someone tries to use the hazard flashers with the ignition off and the lights do not flash.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Glaval Bus Commute | Hazard flashing warning lights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 65 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Glaval Bus Commute bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If your VIN is included, use extra care when stopped on the roadside because the hazard lights can fail with the ignition off. That reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the failure. Repair is free at any franchised Glaval Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Glaval Bus Commute is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Glaval Bus dealer to schedule the free hazard-flasher wiring repair that lets the hazard lights work when the ignition is off.
- Bring the recall notice if Glaval Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V136 when you call.
- Use extra caution if the bus has to stop before the repair; keep it visible to traffic because the hazard lights can fail with the ignition off.
- Call Glaval Bus customer service at 1-574-343-5111 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Glaval Bus technician wires the hazard warning signal flashers into the programmable relay power center so the hazard lights illuminate and flash when the ignition is off. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ask the service desk to confirm campaign 18V136 is open for your VIN and that the hazard flasher wiring is completed before the bus returns to service.
Timeline
| February 28, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 26, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 26, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 26, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V136?
Recall 18V136 covers 65 2018 Glaval Bus Commute transit buses built on a Ford Transit van chassis. The hazard lights do not illuminate or flash with the ignition off, so the stopped bus has reduced visibility and higher crash risk. Dealers will wire the hazard warning signal flashers into the programmable relay power centers for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Glaval Bus Commute is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 18V136. If it is, contact a franchised Glaval Bus dealer to schedule the hazard-light wiring repair. Reference recall number 18V136 and Glaval Bus recall number 35-0649 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and dealers will wire the hazard warning signal flashers into the programmable relay power centers free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced visibility when the bus is stopped with the ignition off. If the hazard lights do not illuminate or flash, other drivers have less warning around the stopped vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V136000 |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus customer service | 1-574-343-5111 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V136 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V136000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →