Recall 15V-766: 2006–2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2006–2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar XL and 6 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 18, 2015, covering about 1,001 vehicles.
The problem
Foreest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
The risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V766000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar XL | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus MVP | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Ultrastar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus XLT | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Xpress | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-766?
Foreest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
How is recall 15V-766 fixed?
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.