2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2017 Starcraft Starlite | 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2019 Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2017 Starcraft Bus Allstar — Seats
Published November 15, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V799000, published November 15, 2018 and initiated November 12, 2018. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2017 Starcraft Starlite | 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2019 Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2017 Starcraft Bus Allstar — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT BUS
- Model
- ALLSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR | 2017 STARCRAFT STARLITE | 2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR | 2019 STARCRAFT BUS STARQUEST | 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE | 2017 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2017 Starcraft Starlite | 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2019 Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2017 Starcraft Bus Allstar — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V799000 on November 15, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT BUS. Model: ALLSTAR.