Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V014000 Reported January 20, 2008

Fmvss 404/braun wheelchair lifts

Q: What is recall 08V014000?

NHTSA recall 08V014000 was issued by Glaval Bus on January 20, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 404/braun wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Glaval Bus · N/A · 215 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Glaval Bus

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

215

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 20, 2008

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.

Safety Consequence

Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

Corrective Action

Glaval is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed free of charge (please see 06e094). owners may contact braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513 or glaval at 1-574-262-2212.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference recall ID 08V014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V014000?

NHTSA recall 08V014000 was issued by Glaval Bus on January 20, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 404/braun wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 215 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Glaval Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.