Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V520000 Reported October 18, 2013

Electric door actuator may cause fire

Q: What is recall 13V520000?

NHTSA recall 13V520000 was issued by Glaval Bus on October 18, 2013. It addresses: Electric door actuator may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 699 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 · 699 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V520000

Manufacturer Campaign

09E-061

Manufacturer

Glaval Bus

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

699

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 18, 2013

Defect Summary

Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 entourage, sport, universal, titan, titan ii, apollo, primetime, concorde, and concorde ii transit buses manufactured august 4, 2009, through june 7, 2010 and equipped with a&m systems-brand electric door actuators. voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

Safety Consequence

High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Glaval bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2013. owners may contact glaval bus 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 13V520000 or campaign 09E-061.
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 13V520000

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

What is recall 13V520000?

NHTSA recall 13V520000 was issued by Glaval Bus on October 18, 2013. It addresses: Electric door actuator may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 699 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 13V520000 or the manufacturer campaign number 09E-061. 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.