Glaval Bus Universal (Glaval) – Seat Problem (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL
Brand
GLAVAL BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2024 GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL vehicles due to seats issues. The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Glaval Universal and Mobility Trans Safetbus transit buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1774.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026