2016 Elkhart ECE4 recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V224000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 42-04162016-0177
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Component
- SEATS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 14, 2016
- Built
- Jan 13, 2016 – Jan 26, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.