SeatsRecall 17V-585 · Glaval and Glaval Bus vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-585 covers 707 Glaval and Glaval Bus vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V585000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
The risk
If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective washers, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0497.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 70 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2017 to September 8, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.