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2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and Elkhart ECE4 recall: seats

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 1, 2019. It covers about 36 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36
reported
Mar 1, 2019
owners notified
Mar 8, 2019

Seats

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and ECE4 buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and Freedman will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall begin March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-(574) 327-2700 or Freedman customer service at 1‑800‑443‑4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-0975.

Recall number 19V150000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V150000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and Elkhart ECE4 seats?

Yes. Recall 19V150000, reported on March 1, 2019, covers about 36 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V150000?

Forest River has notified owners, and Freedman will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall begin March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-(574) 327-2700 or Freedman customer service at 1‑800‑443‑4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-0975.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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