Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V786000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V786000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2016 star trans school buses Includes 468 affected units, Emergency Exit Window Labels Incorrect/FMVSS 217, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2016 star trans school buses

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2016 star trans school buses. the rear emergency exit window labels are not in the correct location and only provide instructions for one release mechanism, instead of two release mechanisms. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new labels on the rear emergency exit windows, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-0171.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V786000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency exit window labels incorrect/fmvss 217
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 468

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-0171
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2016 star trans school buses. the rear emergency exit window labels are not in the correct location and only provide instructions for one release mechanism, instead of two release mechanisms. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install new labels on the rear emergency exit windows, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-0171.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-rvkv.smwn.cbva
NHTSA ID: 21V786000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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