CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses.The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
- Risk
- The calipers can detach resulting in a deduction in braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 transit buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not properly tightened. If the bolts are loose, a caliper can detach from the vehicle, reducing braking and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River, Inc. will notify owners of affected buses. Authorized dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and replace them as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, for more information. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2018 |
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