AIRSTREAM XL 2016: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

Make : AIRSTREAM Model : XL Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2015-06-01 - 2015-11-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V016000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-04 Date Received by ODI: 2016-01-19 Date Added to Database: 2016-01-19
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5-12222015-0125
Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 317
Summary:
      Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Starcraft Quest, and XL school buses manufactured June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Consequence:
      Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Forest River will notify owners, and their dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-12222015-0125.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 131
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.