Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit

NHTSA recall 19V555000 · announced July 26, 2019 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 43 units affected

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft Allstar, Allstar XL, and Starlite vehicles equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

The risk

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1060.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar
• 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar
• 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl
• 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl
• 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite
• 2019 Starcraft Bus Starlite

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.