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Glaval Bus - Alternator wiring harness may be pinched
Official notice
8 Jan 2014
Last checked
8 Jan 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Glaval Bus - Alternator wiring harness may be pinched. The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire. Published 2014-01-08.
What to do now
Glaval bus will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on january 22, 2014. Customers may contact glaval at 1-574-262-2212.
Units affected
467
Recall number
13E-049
Official notice
2014-01-08
The hazard
The hazard
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
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Brand: Glaval Bus. Contact: Glaval Bus.
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