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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V411000

2015 Glaval Bus Synergy — Steering

Published June 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 8, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V411000, published June 8, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy — Steering.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Glaval Synergy transit buses manufactured March 23, 2015, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.

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Recall details

Brand
GLAVAL BUS
Model
SYNERGY
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2015 GLAVAL BUS SYNERGY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V411000 on June 8, 2016. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Glaval Synergy transit buses manufactured March 23, 2015, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GLAVAL BUS. Model: SYNERGY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)