Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL BUS
Model Of Vehicle
SYNERGY
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V411000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150323
End Of Manufacture
20150429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20160610
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160608
Make Campaign Number
35-06022016-0207