Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V397000 Reported June 23, 2015

Head restraint exceeds measurement/fmvss 202a

Forest River, Inc. · Seats · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V397000
Manufacturer Campaign
55-06112015-0051
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 23, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 dynamax rev vehicles manufactured november 25, 2014, to november 26, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202a, "head restraints."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and chrysler dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474 ext. 212. forest river's number for this recall is 55-06112015-0051.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V397000 or campaign 55-06112015-0051.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V397000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V397000?

NHTSA recall 15V397000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 23, 2015. It addresses: Head restraint exceeds measurement/fmvss 202a. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V397000 or the manufacturer campaign number 55-06112015-0051. 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.