Starcraft Bus Allstar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 14, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2018–2019 Starcraft Bus, Forest River — 6 models

Recall number

19V202000

Brand / firm

Starcraft Bus, Forest River, Coachmen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,051 units

Why it was recalled

If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.

What to do

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.