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October 30, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V726000
Compressor May Contact Sway Bar
A loss of power and/or steering control increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V726
Manufacturer Forest River Bus, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 31
Summary
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Starcraft Allstar XL, 2022-2023 Allstar XLT, and 2022 Glaval Concorde II transit buses. The exterior-mounted air conditioning compressor may contact the optional stabilizer/sway bar, possibly causing mount failure and resulting in a loss of power or steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the optional sway bar. If equipped, a new compressor mount will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1695.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Number: 23-001
Date: 10/23/2023
Mandatory Product Improvement
Trans/Air Dual Compressor Mount Ford F650 W/ Stabilizer bar
Trans/Air Product:
Trans/Air Mount Kit, Ford 6.7L F650, Dual Compressors
Kit part numbers 4013775-01 & 4013775-02
Symptoms:
Operator may hear a bump/clunk of the compressors hitting the sway bar. This may lead to the breakage of the compressor mount which could lead to a potential loss of mode of power.
Cause:
Stabilizer bar contacting compressors
Interim Action: Inspect Starcraft Ford F650 buses with 6.7l engine for optional front stabilizer / sway bar (picture below)
Corrective Action:
If bar is not present: No action needed
If bar is present: Install new updated compressor mount kit.
New compressor mount kit part numbers 4013848-01 (10cid) & 4013848-02 (13cid and 15cid) Up to 4hrs of labor.
Chronology :
On October 23, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was made aware of a concern by the supplier, Trans/Air. Trans/Air has indicated that in certain applications that their compressors mounted to the OEM chassis may come into contact with and become damaged, and cause damage to/or impede the operation of the vehicles’ stabilizer bar.
On October 26, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) alerted Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee of this pass through equipment recall.
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
GLAVAL BUS | CONCORDE II | 2022 |
STARCRAFT BUS | ALLSTAR XL | 2021-2022 |
STARCRAFT BUS | ALLSTAR XLT | 2022-2023 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V726-8953.PDF 214.819KB
Recall 573 Report – 10/30/2023
RCLRPT-23V726-2997.PDF 215.807KB
Miscellaneous Document – 23-001 – TransAir Remedy FR MARKUP
RMISC-23V726-5408.pdf 427.421KB
Miscellaneous Document – 23-001 – TransAir OEM Letter
RMISC-23V726-4358.pdf 150.04KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V726-3381.pdf 646.085KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V726-4115.pdf 204.247KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V726&docType=RCL
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480 E. Locust St. • P.O. Box 70 • Dallastown, PA 17313 • U.S.A • Phone: 717-246-2627 • Fax: 717-244-7088 SERVICE BULLETIN Number: 23-001 Date: 10/23/2023 Mandatory Product Improvement Trans/Air Dual Compressor Mount Ford F650 W/ Stabilizer bar Trans/Air Product:Trans/Air Mount Kit, Ford 6.7L F650, Dual Compressors Kit part numbers 4013775-01 & 4013775-02 Symptoms: Operator may hear a bump/clunk of the compressors hitting the sway bar. This may lead to the breakage of the compressor mount which could lead to a potential loss of mode of power. Cause:Stabilizer bar contacting compressors Interim Action: Inspect Starcraft Ford F650 buses with 6.7l engine for optional front stabilizer / sway bar (picture below) Corrective Action: If bar is not present: No action needed If bar is present: Install new updated compressor mount kit. New compressor mount kit part numbers 4013848-01 (10cid)& 4013848-02 (13cid and 15cid) Up to 4hrs of labor. Authorization: Craig Smith, Warranty Manager Distribution: Specific Dealers For questions, please call Trans/Air Mfg. at 800-673-2446 Craig Smith Ext. 226 csmith@transairmfg.com (Warranty Manager) Jen Wagner Ext. 267 jwagner@transairmfg.com 480 E. Locust St. • P.O. Box 70 • Dallastown, PA 17313 • U.S.A • Phone: 717-246-2627 • Fax: 717-244-7088 SERVICE BULLETIN Number: 23-001 Date: 10/23/2023 Mandatory Product Improvement Trans/Air Dual Compressor Mount Ford F650 W/ Stabilizer bar Needs to be corrected After new mount kit installation
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10/24/2023 Dear OEM This notification is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Trans/Air Manufacturing has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in a limited number of Trans/Air Dual Compressor Mounts. The mounts in question were installed on Starcraft Ford F650 commercial buses, where in isolated instances, when equipped with an optional stabilizer / sway bar, the compressors may contact the bar. This could result in a catastrophic failure of the compressor mount which potentially could result in any number of adverse safety conditions including loss of mode of power, which in turn could affect steering. Trans/Air will be instituting a Mandatory Product Improvement for this product. According to our records, these mount kits were installed as original equipment on vehicles manufactured at your facility, and you agree that they contain a safety defect, your company must notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) within 5 business days and conduct a safety recall of those vehicles. To help you comply, should you decide to issue a safety recall of the vehicles that contain an affected mount, we have attached list of affected VINs, samples of a dealer service bulletin and a sample letter to dealers, which should facilitate your notification to dealers and owners of the recall and the required repairs and service procedures. We thank you for your participation and your efforts in making this program a success. Sincerely, Tom Fisher Technical Services Manager Enc: Service Bulletin #23-001 Dallastown, PA 17313 480 East Locust Street P.O. Box 70 717-246-2627 800-673-2446 FAX: 717-244-7088
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River Bus, LLC Submission Date : OCT 27, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-726 Manufacturer Recall No. : 05-1695 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River Bus, LLC Address : 2367 Century Drive Goshen IN 46528 Company phone : (800) 348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Forest River Bus LLC Starcraft Transit Buses Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was provided by the supplier, TransAir. Production Dates : DEC 18, 2020 – APR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The air conditionings (exterior mounted) compressors’ mount may allow the compressor to contact the chassis steering stabilizer bar. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the compressors damage, impede or cause any type of failure to the stabilizer bar or any other steering component, this condition may lead to a crash. Description of the Cause : According to Trans/Air, the air conditioning (exterior mounted) compressors are mounted to low using their designed bracket. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An operator may hear a bump/grind from the compressor contacting the front stabilizer bar while traversing a bump. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Compressor Mounts Component Description : Compressor Mounts Component Part Number : 4013775-01 Component Name 2 : Compressor Mounts Component Description : Compressor Mounts Component Part Number : 4013775-02 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Trans/Air Corp Address : 480 E. Locust St. Dallastown Pennsylvania 17313 Country : United States Chronology : On October 23, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was made aware of a concern by the supplier, Trans/Air. Trans/Air has indicated that in certain applications that their compressors mounted to the OEM chassis may come into contact with and become damaged, and cause damage to/or impede the operation of the vehicles’ stabilizer bar. On October 26, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) alerted Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee of this pass through equipment recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy. The vehicle will be inspected for the sway bar, if no sway bar is present there is no action needed. If the sway bar is present the new updated compressor mount will be installed. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (800) 348-7440 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Starcraft Bus Forest River Bus LLC Attn: Warranty Manager 2367 Century Drive Goshen, IN 46528 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Trans/Air Corp. – (717) 246-2627 480 E. Locust St. Dallastown, PA 17313 Affected Component: Compressor Mounts Part numbers 4013775-01 & 4013775-02 Replacement Components: Compressor Mounts New compressor mount kit part numbers 4013848-01 (10cid) & 4013848-02 (13cid and 15cid) Unknown Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Unknown Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 06, 2023 – DEC 06, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 06, 2023 – DEC 06, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River Bus, LLC Submission Date : OCT 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-726 Manufacturer Recall No. : 05-1695 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River Bus, LLC Address : 2367 Century Drive Goshen IN 46528 Company phone : (800) 348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 31 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Forest River Bus LLC Starcraft All Star XL Transit Buses Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was provided by the supplier, TransAir. 2021 STARCRAFT ALL STAR XL 6 2022 STARCRAFT ALL STAR XL 1 Grand Total 7 Production Dates : DEC 18, 2020 – APR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2023 Forest River Bus LLC Starcraft All Star XLT Transit Buses Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was provided by the supplier, TransAir. 2022 Starcraft XLT 8 2023 Starcraft XLT 4 Grand Total 12 Production Dates : DEC 18, 2020 – APR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2022 Forest River Bus LLC Glaval Concord II Transit Buses Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was provided by the supplier, TransAir. 2022 Glaval Concorde II 12 Grand Total 12 Production Dates : DEC 18, 2020 – APR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The air conditionings (exterior mounted) compressors’ mount may allow the compressor to contact the chassis steering stabilizer bar. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the compressors damage, impede or cause any type of failure to the stabilizer bar or any other steering component, this condition may lead to a crash. Description of the Cause : According to Trans/Air, the air conditioning (exterior mounted) compressors are mounted to low using their designed bracket. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An operator may hear a bump/grind from the compressor contacting the front stabilizer bar while traversing a bump. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Compressor Mounts Component Description : Compressor Mounts Component Part Number : 4013775-01 Component Name 2 : Compressor Mounts Component Description : Compressor Mounts Component Part Number : 4013775-02 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Trans/Air Corp Address : 480 E. Locust St. Dallastown Pennsylvania 17313 Country : United States Chronology : On October 23, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was made aware of a concern by the supplier, Trans/Air. Trans/Air has indicated that in certain applications that their compressors mounted to the OEM chassis may come into contact with and become damaged, and cause damage to/or impede the operation of the vehicles’ stabilizer bar. On October 26, 2023, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) alerted Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee of this pass through equipment recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy. The vehicle will be inspected for the sway bar, if no sway bar is present there is no action needed. If the sway bar is present the new updated compressor mount will be installed. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (800) 348-7440 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Starcraft Bus Forest River Bus LLC Attn: Warranty Manager 2367 Century Drive Goshen, IN 46528 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-726 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Trans/Air Corp. – (717) 246-2627 480 E. Locust St. Dallastown, PA 17313 Affected Component: Compressor Mounts Part numbers 4013775-01 & 4013775-02 Replacement Components: Compressor Mounts New compressor mount kit part numbers 4013848-01 (10cid) & 4013848-02 (13cid and 15cid) Unknown Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Unknown Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 06, 2023 – DEC 06, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 06, 2023 – DEC 06, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 November 2023 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2021-2022 Starcraft All Star XL, 2022-2023 Starcraft XLT and 2022 Glaval Concorde II Transit Buses. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 12/18/2020 through 4/6/2023. DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE: The air conditionings (exterior mounted) compressors’ mount may allow the compressor to contact the chassis steering stabilizer bar. EVALUATION OF RISK: If the compressors damage, impede or cause any type of failure to the stabilizer bar or any other steering component, this condition may lead to a crash. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures can be found on Dealer Connect. Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 23V726 N/A RC-048-00-05-004323 INSPECTION ONLY .50 HRS 23V726 N/A RC-048-00-03-004324 PERFORM REMEDY 4.0 HRS HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (800) 348-7440 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2021-2022 Starcraft All Star XL, 2022-2023 Starcraft XLT and 2022 Glaval Concorde II Transit Bus in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT Po Box 30 MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 23V726 CANADA RECALL: N/A FR ID: 05-1695 <> <
> <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 for remedy to their 2021-2022 Starcraft All Star XL, 2022-2023 Starcraft XLT and 2022 Glaval Concorde II Transit Bus listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2021-2022 Starcraft All Star XL, 2022-2023 Starcraft XLT and 2022 Glaval Concorde II Transit Bus, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2021-2022 Starcraft All Star XL, 2022-2023 Starcraft XLT and 2022 Glaval Concorde II Transit Bus in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership. Sincerely, Forest River, Bus LLC Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************
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