Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V527000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V527000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 starcraft all star xl, 2013 starcraft all star, and xlt transit buses manufactured october 17, 2012, to november 20, 2012 Includes 32 affected units, Engine Grid Heater Power Cable may Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 starcraft all star xl, 2013 starcraft all star, and xlt transit buses manufactured october 17, 2012, to november 20, 2012

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V527000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Engine grid heater power cable may short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 32

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 5-08102015-0072
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V527000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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