CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 StarTrans Senator II transit buses manufactured March 18, 2016, to March 21, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-04162016-0175.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 transit buses built between March 18 and March 21, 2016, have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure. If a crash occurs, a seat can come loose, which increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
Owners will be notified by Forest River. Dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 and reference recall number 5-04162016-0175. The recall began on June 7, 2016. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Startrans Senator II | 2016 |
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