2008–2009 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2001–2007 Glaval Apollo, 2001–2009 Glaval Concorde and 3 other models Recall: Interior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09V421000 · Interior Lighting · filed Oct 28, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus | Apollo | 2008, 2009 |
| Glaval | Apollo | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Glaval | Concorde | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Glaval | Primetime | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Glaval | Titan | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Glaval | Universal | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V421000 (manufacturer number 17744). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.