CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses manufactured January 13, 2016, to January 26, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-04162016-0177.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses built between January 13 and January 26, 2016, have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure.
In the event of a crash, a seat that separates from the base frame increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it. Owners of affected buses should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179 and reference the recall number. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Elkhart ECE4 | 2016 |
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