RECALLS — GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL
Glaval BUS Universal recalls
Glaval BUS Universal model years 2017–2026 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
06- Seats And Restraints#2025623
9 units affected
Issue: On a small number of buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: None of the affected buses have been delivered to customers. The company will instruct dealers to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s) before the buses are delivered.
- Brakes#2024213
242 units affected
Issue: On certain transit buses, the brake lines may not be secured correctly. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the frame rail. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to secure the brake lines.
- Electrical#2022019
63 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, a defect in the programmable relay power center (PRC) module could cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall only affects PRC modules with a date code of 0919. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, personal injury, or a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to install a wire jumper harness.
- Structure#2019585
13 units affected
Issue: On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the roof hatch outer handle.
- Seats And Restraints#2018339
14 units affected
On certain buses, the washers used to mount the driver's seat belt assembly to the B-pillar may crack due a manufacturing error. If this occurs, a cracked washer could fall from the seat belt mounting area, causing the seat belt webbing to become loose, and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace all the affected washers.
- Seats And Restraints#2017529
14 units affected
On certain buses, the washers used to mount the seats to the floor of the bus may have been improperly heat treated, causing them to become brittle and potentially crack. If the washer is cracked and dislodges from the seat mounting area, the seat may become loose at the base, which could increase the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Correction: Dealers will replace all affected washers with washers that have sufficient hardness.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada