2016 Elkhart ECE3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Elkhart ECE3. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Elkhart ECE3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, Entourage, Legacy transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to April 29, 2016, 2015-2016 Elkhart ECE3, ECE4, ECG4 transit buses manufactured October 24, 2014, to September 9, 2015, and 2006-2016 Starcraft…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Elkhart ECE3. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Elkhart ECE3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Elkhart ECE3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Elkhart ECE3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Elkhart ECE3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Elkhart ECE3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Elkhart ECE3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Elkhart ECE3 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Elkhart ECE3
How do I know if my 2016 Elkhart ECE3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Elkhart ECE3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Elkhart dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V386000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Elkhart models
- 9215-02000 complaints
- 9250-07000 complaints
- ECE40 complaints
- ECG40 complaints
- Eci0 complaints
- Ecii0 complaints
- Elkc0 complaints
- Van Conversion0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.