Shoulder belts sits too low on torso/fmvss 209,210
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 legacy motorhomes, models 340bh, 340kp, and 360rb, manufactured september 12, 2013, to september 25, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with a seat belts whose shoulder belt may rest at, or below, the shoulder of the seat occupant. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 209, "seat belt assemblies", and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety Consequence
If the shoulder belt rests too low on the torso, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install new seat belt systems, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on january 13, 2016. the recall began on february 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-293-6137 or 1-574-295-2117. forest river's number for this recall is 40-11192015-0117.
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FAQ: Recall 15V806000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V806000?
NHTSA recall 15V806000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 30, 2015. It addresses: Shoulder belts sits too low on torso/fmvss 209,210. The recall affects approximately 285 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V806000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-11192015-0117. 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.