Recall 19V150000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2019 ELKHART ECE3
RECALL This recall affects up to 36 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V150000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 36 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 16V224000 | 2016 ELKHART ECE4 | SEATS | 10 | |
| 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 |