Engine grid heater power cable may short
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 starcraft all star xl, 2013 starcraft all star, and xlt transit buses manufactured october 17, 2012, to november 20, 2012. the affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
Safety Consequence
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a cable tie to provide proper clearance for the engine grid heater power feed cable, free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact forest river's customer service at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 5-08102015-0072.
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FAQ: Recall 15V527000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V527000?
NHTSA recall 15V527000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 18, 2015. It addresses: Engine grid heater power cable may short. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V527000 or the manufacturer campaign number 5-08102015-0072. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.