Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V016000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 starcraft quest, and xl school buses manufactured june 1, 2015, to november 1, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms Includes 317 affected units, Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 starcraft quest, and xl school buses manufactured june 1, 2015, to november 1, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 starcraft quest, and xl school buses manufactured june 1, 2015, to november 1, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and their dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. forest river's number for this recall is 5-12222015-0125.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V016000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-19T00:00:00
Subject: Stop arm reflective decal may be loose/fmvss 131
Component: Other
Potentially Affected Units: 317

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 5-12222015-0125
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 starcraft quest, and xl school buses manufactured june 1, 2015, to november 1, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Consequence Summary: Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and their dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. forest river's number for this recall is 5-12222015-0125.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 8.83

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NHTSA ID: 16V016000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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