Recall 18V799000: 2017 Starcraft Starlite, 2016–2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2017 Starcraft Bus Senator II +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 12, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 38
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016-2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017-2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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 sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0903.
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
- 2017 Starcraft Starlite
- 2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar
- 2017 Starcraft Bus Allstar
- 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar
- 2017 Starcraft Bus Senator II
- 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite
- 2019 Starcraft Bus Starquest
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V799000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05-0903
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 4, 2018
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
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