NHTSA Recall 19V555000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V555000; Date: Jul. 26, 2019
if the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Starcraft Candidate Ii; 2013 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2015 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2017 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar; 2013 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl; 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl; 2015 Starcraft Bus Starlite; 2016 Starcraft Bus Starlite; 2017 Starcraft Bus Starlite; 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite; 2019 Starcraft Bus Starlite; 2014 Startrans Senator Ii; 2015 Startrans Senator Ii; 2016 Startrans Senator Ii; 2017 Startrans Senator Ii; 2018 Startrans Senator Ii
Component: Structure:body:door/window:emergency Exit
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 484
Recall Summary:
forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2013-2019 starcraft allstar, 2013 and 2019 allstar xl, 2017 candidate ii, 2014-2018 senator ii and senator ii hd, and 2015-2019 starlite vehicles equipped with safe fleet prolo roof escape hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
How to Fix:
forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 13, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-748-3440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1060.
Recall 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.
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