Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V150000 Reported March 1, 2019

Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V150000
Manufacturer Campaign
42-0975
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
36
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 1, 2019
Completion Rate
11.11

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2019 elkhart ece3 and ece4 buses, equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats. when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and freedman will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall begin march 8, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-(574) 327-2700 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. forest river's number for this recall is 42-0975.

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 19V150000 or campaign 42-0975.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V150000

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

What is recall 19V150000?

NHTSA recall 19V150000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 1, 2019. It addresses: Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 36 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 19V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number 42-0975. 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.