Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2019 Elkhart Ece3 And Ece4 Buses, Equipped With Freedman Go-Es Foldaway Seats. When The Back Seat Cushion Is Rotated From The Stowed Position To The Upright Position, The Seat Cushion May Not Remain Locked Into Place When Under Load, Such As In A Crash Or A Sudden Stop. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 207, “Seating Systems,” And 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
ECE3
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
19V150000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat Back Moves, The Seat Occupant Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Forest River Has Notified Owners, And Freedman Will Repair The Foldaway Seat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Begin March 8, 2019. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-(574) 327-2700 Or Freedman Customer Service At 1-800-443-4540. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 42-0975.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160316
End Of Manufacture
20180613
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20190308
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190301
Make Campaign Number
42-0975
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207