Recalls for 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Posted on: 2019-07-26
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.