Instrument cluster warning incorrect/fmvss 101/105
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 startrans p/s2 transit buses manufactured january 19, 2016, to may 2, 2016, and model year 2016-2017 glaval legacy transit buses manufactured november 9, 2015, to august 4, 2016, equipped with icu3 instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. in the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the brake system malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "park" instead of the word "brake". as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays," and number 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Safety Consequence
If the word "park" illuminates instead of the word "brake," the driver may be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) authorized service facilities will replace the icu3 dash instrument clusters, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on november 23, 2016. Owners may contact startrans customer service at 1-574-642-3112, glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. forest river's number for this recall is 51-10022016-0252.
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FAQ: Recall 16V749000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V749000?
NHTSA recall 16V749000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 18, 2016. It addresses: Instrument cluster warning incorrect/fmvss 101/105. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V749000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-10022016-0252. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.