2016 Glaval Bus Entourage, 2016 Glaval Bus Universal Recall: These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base…
NHTSA campaign 16V225000 · Seats · filed Apr 19, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glaval Entourage and Universal transit buses manufactured from February 26, 2016, through March 3, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-04162016-0173.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Glaval Bus | Entourage | 2016 |
| Glaval Bus | Universal | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V225000 (manufacturer number 35-04162016-0173). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.