2015 Startrans School Bus | 2016 Startrans School Bus | 2014 Startrans School Bus — Equipment: other: labels
Published October 12, 2021 · Recall initiated: October 8, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V786000, published October 12, 2021 and initiated October 8, 2021. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2015 Startrans School Bus | 2016 Startrans School Bus | 2014 Startrans School Bus — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Star Trans school buses. The rear emergency exit window labels are not in the correct location and only provide instructions for one release mechanism, instead of two release mechanisms. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What to do
Dealers will install new labels on the rear emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0171.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARTRANS
- Model
- SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 STARTRANS SCHOOL BUS | 2016 STARTRANS SCHOOL BUS | 2014 STARTRANS SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Startrans School Bus | 2016 Startrans School Bus | 2014 Startrans School Bus — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V786000 on October 12, 2021. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Star Trans school buses. The rear emergency exit window labels are not in the correct location and only provide instructions for one release mechanism, instead of two release mechanisms. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will install new labels on the rear emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0171.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARTRANS. Model: SCHOOL BUS.