CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to February 25, 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 5-04162016-0174.
- 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 school buses have seats that may separate from their base frame because of bolt failure. The problem affects buses built between January 29, 2016 and February 25, 2016.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash, a seat that has come loose from its base can separate further, which raises the risk of injury to the person sitting in it. Owners of affected buses should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212 and reference recall number 5-04162016-0174. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2016.
Whether or not you have received a notice, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free seat replacement at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Quest | 20152016 |