GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL 2018: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V585000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GLAVAL BUS | UNIVERSAL | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-09 | 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-25 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-01 - 2017-09-08
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-0497
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 707
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
