Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V366000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V366000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 144 affected units, Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V366000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-01T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient u-bolt torque causing axle separation
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 144

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-0752
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 38.19

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NHTSA ID: 18V366000
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