Recall 16V224000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2016 ELKHART ECE4
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V224000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses manufactured January 13, 2016, to January 26, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-04162016-0177.
Related Recalls for ELKHART
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V253000 | 2024 ELKHART ELKC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3,680 | |
| 24V136000 | 2024 ELKHART ELKC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | |
| 22V029000 | 2022 ELKHART ECII | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 1,699 | |
| 19V150000 | 2018 ELKHART ECE3 | SEATS | 36 | |
| 18V640000 | 2013 ELKHART ECII | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,525 | |
| 18V366000 | 2018 ELKHART ECE4 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 144 | |
| 16V386000 | 2016 ELKHART ECE3 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 406 | |
| 15V768000 | 2012 ELKHART ECII | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5,675 | |
| 15V478000 | 2015 ELKHART ECE4 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 160 | |
| 14V048000 | 2010 ELKHART ECII | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 400 |