SUBARU LEGACY 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-09-12 - 2015-09-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V806000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-30 | Date Added to Database: 2015-11-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-11192015-0117 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 285 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legacy motorhomes, models 340BH, 340KP, and 360RB, manufactured September 12, 2013, to September 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seat belts whose shoulder belt may rest at, or below, the shoulder of the seat occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
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Consequence:
If the shoulder belt rests too low on the torso, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new seat belt systems, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on January 13, 2016. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-293-6137 or 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-11192015-0117. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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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. |
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