SeatsRecall 16V-227 · Starcraft Bus vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-227 covers 7 Starcraft Bus vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 29, 2016 to February 25, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.