NHTSA Recall 18V799000: Seats
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Starcraft Bus Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V799000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-0903 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 12, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016-2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017-2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0903.
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 18V799000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II | 2017 |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2019 |
| Starcraft Starlite | 2017 |
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.