GLAVAL BUS UNIVERSAL 2018: SEATS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.