Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'park'
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 glaval bus concorde ii and starcraft bus xlt transit buses. the gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Safety Consequence
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'park' when it may be in a different gear. additionally, despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and ford dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 4, 2018. owners may contact glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or ford customer service at 1-866-906-9811. forest river's number for this recall is 3505-0713.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 18V269000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V269000?
NHTSA recall 18V269000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 27, 2018. It addresses: Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'park'. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V269000 or the manufacturer campaign number 3505-0713. 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.