NHTSA Recall 04V276000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,010 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Forest River Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V276000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 1, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety risk
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V276000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Forester | 2004 |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2004 |
| Forest River Lexington | 2004 |
| Forest River Reflection | 2004 |
| Forest River Regency | 2004 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2004 |
| Tsunami Tmz | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.