2017–2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, 2017–2018 Glaval Bus Concorde II, 2017–2018 Glaval Bus Entourage and 6 other models Recall: Seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in…
NHTSA campaign 17V585000 · Seats · filed Sep 21, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
The risk
If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
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
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective washers, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0497.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V585000 (manufacturer number 35-0497). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.