2008–2012 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2008–2012 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2007 Glaval Apollo and 7 other models Recall: Buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an…
NHTSA campaign 12V580000 · Equipment · filed Dec 10, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
The risk
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a 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 direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus | Apollo | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval Bus | Entourage | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Apollo | 2007 |
| Glaval | Concorde | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Entourage | 2007 |
| Glaval | Primetime | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Sport | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Titan | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Titan II | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Glaval | Universal | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V580000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.