CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
- Risk
- If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective washers, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0497.
- 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 buses have seats mounted with washers that can crack and dislodge, so the seat may not be securely attached to the floor.
A loose seat base increases the risk of injury to occupants during a sudden stop or a crash. Owners should have the defective washers replaced by an authorized dealer. The repair is free of charge. Forest River will notify owners directly, and you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
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