No hazard lights when key is off/fmvss 108
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 glaval bus commute transit buses built on a 2018 ford transit van chassis. the hazard lights on these vehicles may not illuminate or flash when the ignition is turned off. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Safety Consequence
If the hazard lights do not function when the ignition is off, the stopped vehicle may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will wire the hazard warning signal flashers into their programmable relay power centers, free of charge. the recall began on march 2, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-343-5111. forest river's number for this recall is 35-0649.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 18V136000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V136000?
NHTSA recall 18V136000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 28, 2018. It addresses: No hazard lights when key is off/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number 35-0649. 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.