Exit window labels incorrect placement/fmvss 217
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2008-2016 glaval bus apollo, concorde ii, entourage, legacy, primetime, sport, titan, titan ii, and titan ii low floor transit buses manufactured from august 1, 2008, through march 6, 2016. the labels on the rear emergency exit window are not located within 16 centimeters of the release mechanisms as required. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Safety Consequence
If the label is not located the correct distance from the mechanism, it may hinder an occupant's ability to open the emergency window and escape from the vehicle quickly in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and provide a new label along with instructions for the correct placement of the label on the window. the label and instructions will be provided free of charge. the recall began on june 9, 2016. owners may contact glaval bus customer service at 1-574-642-3112. forest river's number for this campaign is 35-04112016-0168.
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FAQ: Recall 16V217000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V217000?
NHTSA recall 16V217000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 14, 2016. It addresses: Exit window labels incorrect placement/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 1,860 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V217000 or the manufacturer campaign number 35-04112016-0168. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.