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NHTSARecalled Jun 8, 2016 · #16V411000

Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Glaval Synergy transit buses manufactured March 23, 2015, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle. The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Glaval
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.

View the official CPSC notice