2018 Elkhart Ece3 | 2018 Elkhart Ece4 | 2017 Elkhart Ece4 | 2016 Elkhart Ece3 | 2016 Elkhart Ece4 | 2019 Elkhart Ece3 | 2017 Elkhart Ece3 | 2019 Elkhart Ece4 — Seats
Published March 1, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V150000, published March 1, 2019. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Elkhart Ece3 | 2018 Elkhart Ece4 | 2017 Elkhart Ece4 | 2016 Elkhart Ece3 | 2016 Elkhart Ece4 | 2019 Elkhart Ece3 | 2017 Elkhart Ece3 | 2019 Elkhart Ece4 — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ELKHART
- Model
- ECE3
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 ELKHART ECE3 | 2018 ELKHART ECE4 | 2017 ELKHART ECE4 | 2016 ELKHART ECE3 | 2016 ELKHART ECE4 | 2019 ELKHART ECE3 | 2017 ELKHART ECE3 | 2019 ELKHART ECE4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Elkhart Ece3 | 2018 Elkhart Ece4 | 2017 Elkhart Ece4 | 2016 Elkhart Ece3 | 2016 Elkhart Ece4 | 2019 Elkhart Ece3 | 2017 Elkhart Ece3 | 2019 Elkhart Ece4 — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V150000 on March 1, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELKHART. Model: ECE3.