Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12V580000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V580000?
NHTSA recall 12V580000 was issued by Glaval Bus on December 10, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 704 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 12V580000 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.