GLAVAL BUS SYNERGY 2015: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V411000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GLAVAL BUS | SYNERGY | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-10 | 2016-06-08 | 2016-06-08 |
Production Dates: 2015-03-23 - 2015-04-29
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-06022016-0207
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
