Recall 17V-585: 2017–2018 Glaval Commute, 2017–2018 Glaval Bus Apollo and 7 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 2017, covering about 707 vehicles.
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.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V585000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Commute | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Primetime | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2017, 2018 | 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 17V-585?
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.
How is recall 17V-585 fixed?
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.
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.