Recall 15V806 affects 285 2014-2016 Forest River Legacy motorhomes for low shoulder-belt positioning. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
Forest River is recalling 285 2014-2016 Legacy motorhomes because the seat belt shoulder belt can sit at or below an occupant's shoulder, outside the required seat belt assembly and anchorage standards. A low shoulder belt can increase injury risk in a crash, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once the remedy opens.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt shoulder anchor in a 2014-2016 Forest River Legacy motorhome is the wall-mounted point that sets the shoulder belt height for the driver and front passenger. In normal use, that anchor keeps the belt routed over the occupant's shoulder so the belt can hold the upper body in the right position during a sudden stop or crash.
On affected Legacy motorhomes, the shoulder restraints were attached to the wall in the wrong location. Forest River used the same roofline measurement as related motorhomes, but the Legacy interior height is two inches lower. That left the shoulder belt sitting at or below the occupant's shoulder instead of above it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt location is the issue, so an owner will not hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a change while driving.
Who's affected?
Both the front seat belt and the front seat belt anchorage are in scope across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years.
| 2016 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
| 2014 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
| 2014 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
| 2015 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
| 2015 Forest River Legacy | seat belt |
| Units affected | 285 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A shoulder belt that rests too low on the torso gives less protection in a crash and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed for this defect, so confirm your VIN and ask the dealer for current repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Forest River Legacy is included in this recall.
- Wait for Forest River's repair instructions before scheduling dealer work.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-293-6137 if you never received the notice, and reference recall number 15V806 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice to a franchised Forest River dealer once the repair is open.
- Schedule the free seat belt system installation that corrects the low shoulder belt position.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is to install new seat belt systems on the affected Legacy motorhomes. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Forest River technician replaces the seat belt systems covered by recall 15V806. The dealer repair will be free once it opens, with parts and labor covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related seat belt repair. Contact Forest River customer service and ask how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 19, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| January 19, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 19, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V806?
Recall 15V806 covers 285 2014-2016 Forest River Legacy motorhomes with front seat belt shoulder belts that can rest at or below the occupant's shoulder. That belt position fails FMVSS 209 and 210 and can increase injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Forest River Legacy is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V806. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the new seat belt systems. Reference recall number 15V806 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will install new seat belt systems free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016, after an interim owner notice mailed on January 13, 2016.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is higher injury risk in a crash. If the shoulder belt rests too low on the torso, it cannot restrain the occupant the way the seat belt system is designed to work. The repair replaces the affected seat belt systems.
What if I bought my Forest River Legacy used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Legacy is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall number 15V806.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V806000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-293-6137 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V806 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V806000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →