Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach Ece4 And Glaval Bus Commute, And 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar Mvp, Senator Ii And Senator Ii Mvp Transit Buses. The U-Bolts On The Rear Axle That Hold The Leaf Spring And Rear Axle Together May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
STARCRAFT BUS
Model Of Vehicle
ALLSTAR MVP
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V366000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Effect Of Defect
The Loose U-Bolts May Further Loosen Or Break Allowing The Axle To Separate And Cause A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Tightness Of The U-Bolt, Replacing Or Tightening The U-Bolt As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began June 27, 2018. Owners May Contact Rockport Customer Service At 1-888-711-1600, Glaval Customer Service At 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft Customer Service At 1-800-348-7440, And Elkhart Customer Service At 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-0752.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180323
End Of Manufacture
20180530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
144
Date Owners Notified
20180627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180601
Make Campaign Number
51-0752