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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V150📅 Mar 1, 2019

2016–2019 Elkhart ECE3 & 2016–2019 Elkhart ECE4 recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
19V150000
Manufacturer recall #
42-0975
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-443-4540
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 8, 2019
Built
Mar 16, 2016 – Jun 13, 2018
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

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V150 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V150?

2016–2019 Elkhart ECE3 & 2016–2019 Elkhart ECE4. 36 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Elkhart dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-443-4540.