Glaval Bus recall: Seats
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Entourage and Universal transit buses manufactured from February 26, 2016, through March 3, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
What could happen
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 on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-04162016-0173.
Vehicles covered
- Glaval Bus Entourage 2016
- Glaval Bus Universal 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V225000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 26, 2016 to Mar 3, 2016
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- 35-04162016-0173
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Battisti Customs / Berkshire / Eldorado and more recall: Electrical system Jan 25, 2022
- Glaval Bus recall: Structure Nov 18, 2019
- Glaval Bus / Startrans recall: Seat belts Jul 24, 2019
- Forest River / Glaval Bus recall: Engine Jan 22, 2019
- Elkhart / Glaval Bus / Starcraft Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 18, 2018
- Glaval Bus recall: Seat belts Jul 25, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.