Recall 14V-729: 2006–2012 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2006–2012 Starcraft Bus Allstar XL and 6 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2014, covering about 969 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Starcraft Bus Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured June 1, 2006, to February 27, 2012 equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix
Starcraft Bus will notify all owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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 | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V729000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar XL | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus MVP | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Ultrastar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus XLT | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Xpress | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | 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 14V-729?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Starcraft Bus Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured June 1, 2006, to February 27, 2012 equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How is recall 14V-729 fixed?
Starcraft Bus will notify all owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.