NHTSA Recall 18V366000: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Elkhart ECE4.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V366000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0752 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Report received | June 1, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1-888-711-1600, Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752.
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 18V366000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Elkhart ECE4 | 2018 |
| Forest River Rockport | 2018 |
| Glaval Bus Commute | 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II Mvp | 2018, 2019 |
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.