Recall 19V-542: 2019 Glaval Bus Commute, 2019 Glaval Bus Concorde II and 8 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 24, 2019, covering about 951 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Universal, Commute, Startrans Candidate II, P/S2, Senator II, Senator II HD, Senator II MPV, and MFSAB buses. The driver's upper seat belt restraint and bottom retractor anchor bolts may not have been fully tightened during manufacturing, and, as a result, the bolts may loosen.
The risk
If the bolts loosen, the seat belt assembly may fail to restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the tightness of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1061.
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 | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V542000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Commute | 2019 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2019 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2019 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2019 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Primetime | 2019 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2019 | All years |
| Startrans Mfsab | 2019 | All years |
| Startrans PS2 | 2019 | All years |
| Startrans Senator II | 2019 | All years |
| Startrans Senator II HD | 2019 | 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 19V-542?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Universal, Commute, Startrans Candidate II, P/S2, Senator II, Senator II HD, Senator II MPV, and MFSAB buses. The driver's upper seat belt restraint and bottom retractor anchor bolts may not have been fully tightened during manufacturing, and, as a result, the bolts may loosen.
How is recall 19V-542 fixed?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the tightness of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1061.
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.