Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V224000 Reported April 19, 2016

Seat may separate from the base frame

Q: What is recall 16V224000?

NHTSA recall 16V224000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 19, 2016. It addresses: Seat may separate from the base frame. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V224000

Manufacturer Campaign

42-04162016-0177

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 19, 2016

Completion Rate

0.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V224000 or campaign 42-04162016-0177.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V224000

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

What is recall 16V224000?

NHTSA recall 16V224000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 19, 2016. It addresses: Seat may separate from the base frame. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V224000 or the manufacturer campaign number 42-04162016-0177. 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.