How many recalls does the 2016 Elkhart Ece4 have?

The 2016 Elkhart Ece4 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2016 Elkhart Ece4 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Elkhart Ece4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 452 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 19V150000 2019-03-01 36 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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 service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-0975.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 16V386000 2016-06-01 406 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

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 recall began on July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-800-348-7440,…

SEATS 16V224000 2016-04-19 10 affected

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Elkhart ECE4 transit buses manufactured January 13, 2016, to January 26, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-04162016-0177.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Elkhart Ece4 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.