NHTSA Campaign Id 16V224000; Date: Apr. 19, 2016
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
2016 Elkhart ECE4
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10
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.
Forest river will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, 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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 2016
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