THOR SYNERGY 2015: STEERING
| Make : THOR | Model : SYNERGY | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2015-03-23 - 2015-04-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V411000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-06-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-06-08 | Date Added to Database: 2016-06-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35-06022016-0207 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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