NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Glaval Concorde Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2003 Glaval Concorde has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Glaval dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Glaval Concorde. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #09V421000Reported October 28, 2009 · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Potentially affected: 161 vehicles
Defect description
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Safety consequence
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
GLAVAL BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-574-262-2212.
Notes
GLAVAL BUS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 17744.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #09V058000Reported February 18, 2009 · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Potentially affected: 117 vehicles
Defect description
GLAVAL BUS IS RECALLING 117 MY 2003-2006 CONCORDE AND MY 2003-2004 STAR CRUISER EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY 6,000 THROUGH 8,000 POUND FRONT AXLES UTILIZING A FOUR PIECE SPINDLE-NUT SET. INSTALLATION OF A FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SET WITH A THIN SPINDLE NUT MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE WHEEL END, INCLUDING INCORRECT END PLAY, DEGRADATION OF LUBRICATION, WEAR OF THE SPINDLE NUT AND BEARING JOURNAL, OIL CONTAMINATION WITH METAL SHAVINGS, AND PREMATURE BEARING FAILURE.
Safety consequence
OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WILL CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATION THAT WILL BE NOTICEABLE TO THE DRIVER AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. CONTINUED OPERATION WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED MAY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 08V-137). GLAVAL BUS IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS THE EXISTING FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE SET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MORE ROBUST NUT SET USING A THICKER, HARDER INNER NUT AND A NEW HUB CAP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 574-262-2212.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA #04V458000Reported September 17, 2004 · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Potentially affected: 95 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR GLAVAL BUS AT 1-800-445-2825.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #03V439000Reported November 4, 2003 · GLAVAL BUS DIVISION
Potentially affected: 129 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE ENTRANCE DOOR PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE DOOR TO COME LOOSE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN DOORS FALLING OFF THE BUS, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS CLOSE TO THE BUS, DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES, OR RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT PIVOT PINS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GLOBAL AT 1-800-445-2824.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Glaval Concorde model years
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