STARTRANS PS2 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V770000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STARTRANS | PS2 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-21 | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2018-03-29 - 2018-10-19
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 35;5C-0897
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 182
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
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.
