The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V150000·Announced 2019-03-01

Forest River Recalls 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and ECE4 Buses for Seat Defect

Forest River is recalling 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and ECE4 buses because foldaway seat cushions may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat cushions may fail to lock during a crash, creating a significant risk of injury to occupants.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and ECE4 buses equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The recall addresses a defect where the back seat cushion may not remain locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 207 and 210 regarding seating systems and seat belt anchorages.

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. The recall began on 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELKHART ECE3, ECE4
Brand
ELKHART
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
36

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ECE3
  • ECE4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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