Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V411000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V411000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 glaval synergy transit buses manufactured march 23, 2015, to april 29, 2015 Includes 2 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 glaval synergy transit buses manufactured march 23, 2015, to april 29, 2015
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 glaval synergy transit buses manufactured march 23, 2015, to april 29, 2015. the affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. forest river's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.