NHTSAGeneral Alert
Forest River Bus, LLC - Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Published: May 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V324000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Glaval Universal and Mobility Trans Safetbus transit buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V324000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V324000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Defect summary | Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Glaval Universal and Mobility Trans Safetbus transit buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 3.45 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1774. |
| Consequence summary | The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 51-1774 |
| Potentially affected | 58 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |