2016 ELKHART ECE3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
The 2016 ELKHART ECE3 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Recalls for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3, potentially affecting up to 442 vehicles.
Recall 19V150000 — SEATS
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 16V386000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 406 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, Entourage, Legacy transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to April 29, 2016, 2015-2016 Elkhart ECE3, ECE4, ECG4 transit buses manufactured October 24, 2014, to September 9, 2015, and 2006-2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar XL, Starlite, Quest, Quest XL, and StarTrans Senator II,...
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3.
Safety Rating for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 ELKHART ECE3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 ELKHART ECE3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ELKHART ECE3
- 2015 ELKHART ECE3 — 0 complaints
- 2016 ELKHART ECE3 (current)
- 2017 ELKHART ECE3 — 0 complaints
- 2018 ELKHART ECE3 — 0 complaints
- 2019 ELKHART ECE3 — 0 complaints
Other ELKHART Models
- ELKHART 9215-0200 — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART 9250-0700 — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ECE4 — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ECG4 — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ECI — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ECII — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ELKC — 0 total complaints
- ELKHART ELKHART — 0 total complaints