NHTSA Recall 16V411000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V411000; Date: Jun. 8, 2016
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Glaval Bus Synergy
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 glaval synergy transit buses manufactured March 23, 2015, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest river's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2016
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