Campaign 16V-227

These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure

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Defect summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to February 25, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-2212. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-04162016-0174.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V227000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about seats on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-227
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Starcraft BUSProdigy2015 to 20160
Starcraft BUSQuest2015 to 20160
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.