Recall 16V226000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2016 STARTRANS SENATOR II
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V226000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 StarTrans Senator II transit buses manufactured March 18, 2016, to March 21, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
Safety 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 5-04162016-0175.
Related Recalls for STARTRANS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V786000 | 2015 STARTRANS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 468 | |
| 22V029000 | 2021 STARTRANS SENATOR II HD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 1,699 | |
| 20V237000 | 2020 STARTRANS PS2 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | |
| 19V542000 | 2019 STARTRANS MFSAB | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 951 | |
| 18V770000 | 2018 STARTRANS PS2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 182 | |
| 18V722000 | 2019 STARTRANS MFSAB | SEATS | 872 | |
| 16V749000 | 2016 STARTRANS PS2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 63 | |
| 16V386000 | 2007 STARTRANS SENATOR II | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 406 | |
| 16V369000 | 2008 STARTRANS SENTINEL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 759 | |
| 16V014000 | 2012 STARTRANS CANDIDATE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,762 |