Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II and others: Seat belts

Date

June 7, 2018

Filed by

Forest River, Inc.

Vehicles

Glaval Bus Apollo (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Commute (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Concorde II (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Entourage (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Legacy (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Primetime (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Titan II (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Titan II LOW Floor (2017, 2018); Glaval Bus Universal (2017, 2018)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

704

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

July 2, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

35-0751

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V376000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II and others: Seat belts (July 25, 2018)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.