NHTSA Recall 17V585000: Seats
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 707 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Glaval Bus Apollo.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V585000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 35-0497 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 21, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 9, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
Safety risk
If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective washers, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0497.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V585000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Apollo | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Concorde II | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Entourage | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Primetime | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Titan II | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Titan II Low Floor | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2017, 2018 |
| Glaval Commute | 2017, 2018 |
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.