2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Posted on: 2019-10-16
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 sunseeker ssc2250slec, freelander flc26rsc, and leprechaun lpc240fsc vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the on or start position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and gm dealers will reprogram the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2019. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1084.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2019-10-16
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 sunseeker ssc2250slec, freelander flc26rsc, and leprechaun lpc240fsc vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the on or start position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and gm dealers will reprogram the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2019. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1084.
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.