GLAVAL BUS CONCORDE II 2018: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V481000

Make Model Year
GLAVAL BUS CONCORDE II 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-20 2018-07-25 2018-07-25

Production Dates: 2017-03-01 - 2017-09-08

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-0751

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 707

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the passenger's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt mounting washers, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0751. Note: This recall supersedes 18V376.

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.