Recall 04V-276: 2004 Forest River Forester, 2004 Forest River Georgetown and 5 more
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jun 1, 2004, covering about 2,010 vehicles.
The problem
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
The risk
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V276000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Forester | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Lexington | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Reflection | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Regency | 2004 | All years |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2004 | All years |
| Tsunami TMZ | 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-276?
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
How is recall 04V-276 fixed?
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.