JEEP UNIVERSAL 2018: SEATS

Make : JEEP Model : UNIVERSAL Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2017-03-01 - 2017-09-08
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V585000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-11-09 Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-21 Date Added to Database: 2017-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-0497
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 707
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.