Recall 15V527000: 2013 Starcraft Bus ALL Star, 2013–2014 Starcraft Bus ALL Star XL, 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 32
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL, 2013 Starcraft All Star, and XLT transit buses manufactured October 17, 2012, to November 20, 2012. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
The risk
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a cable tie to provide proper clearance for the engine grid heater power feed cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-08102015-0072.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Starcraft Bus ALL Star
- 2013 Starcraft Bus ALL Star XL
- 2014 Starcraft Bus ALL Star XL
- 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V527000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 5-08102015-0072
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 18, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology