CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Entourage and Universal transit buses manufactured from February 26, 2016, through March 3, 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 on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-04162016-0173.
- 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 transit buses were built with seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure. If the bus is involved in a crash, a seat can come loose, which raises the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
Owners will be notified by Forest River. Dealers will replace the seats at no cost to the owner. Owners may also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2016 |