Glaval Bus | NHTSA Recall #14V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V004000 by Glaval Bus. Affecting model year 2010-2013 universal, entourage, concorde ii, titan, titan ii and legacy transit buses manufactured june 1, 2010, through june 30, 2013, and equipped with a ford 5 Includes 467 affected units, Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2013 universal, entourage, concorde ii, titan, titan ii and legacy transit buses manufactured june 1, 2010, through june 30, 2013, and equipped with a ford 5

Defect Summary

Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 universal, entourage, concorde ii, titan, titan ii and legacy transit buses manufactured june 1, 2010, through june 30, 2013, and equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air conditioner. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

Glaval bus will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on january 22, 2014. customers may contact glaval at 1-574-262-2212.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V004000
Manufacturer: Glaval Bus
Report Received Date: 2014-01-08T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator wiring harness may be pinched
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 467

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13E-049
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 universal, entourage, concorde ii, titan, titan ii and legacy transit buses manufactured june 1, 2010, through june 30, 2013, and equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air conditioner. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Consequence Summary: The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Glaval bus will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on january 22, 2014. customers may contact glaval at 1-574-262-2212.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V004000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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