CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The U-bolts that clamp the rear leaf springs to the axle may not have been tightened enough at the factory. Over time they can loosen further or break, which could allow the rear axle to separate from the vehicle.
If the axle separates, the driver could lose control of the bus, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the U-bolts will be inspected and tightened or replaced as needed. Owners can contact Forest River customer service or the brand's customer service line listed in the notice, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Elkhart ECE4 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockport | 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Commute | 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus ALL Star | 20182019 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar MVP | 20182019 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II | 20182019 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II MVP | 20182019 |