NHTSA Recall 15V527000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Starcraft Bus All Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V527000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 5-08102015-0072 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | August 18, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL, 2013 Starcraft All Star, and XLT transit buses manufactured October 17, 2012, to November 20, 2012. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
Safety risk
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a cable tie to provide proper clearance for the engine grid heater power feed cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-08102015-0072.
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 recall 15V527000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus All Star | 2013 |
| Starcraft Bus All Star XL | 2013, 2014 |
| Starcraft Bus XLT | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.