Vehicle recall 16V224000 · April 19, 2016
2016 Elkhart ECE4
These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses manufactured January 13, 2016, to January 26, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-04162016-0177.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 2016
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 42-04162016-0177
- Owner notification
- June 14, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Elkhart ECE4 (2016): 2016
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