Campaign 18V-376

Washer used in mounting the driver's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle

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Defect summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the driver's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt mounting washers, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0751.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V376000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seat belts on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-376
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Glaval BUSApollo2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSCommute2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSConcorde II2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSEntourage2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSLegacy2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSPrimetime2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSTitan II2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSTitan II LOW Floor2017 to 20180
Glaval BUSUniversal2017 to 20180
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.