NHTSA Recall 21V786000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V786000; Date: Oct. 8, 2021
in an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Startrans School Bus; 2015 Startrans School Bus; 2016 Startrans School Bus
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 468
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
dealers will install new labels on the rear emergency exit windows, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 17, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-0171.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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