Recall 16V860 covers 5 2016-2017 Startrans PS2 buses: brake warning can show PARK. Repair will be free at a franchised Startrans dealer once available.
Startrans is recalling 5 2016-2017 PS2 transit buses because the instrument cluster can show "PARK" instead of "BRAKE" during a brake malfunction. That wrong warning leaves the driver unaware of a braking problem and increases crash risk; the Startrans dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster in the 2016-2017 Startrans PS2 is the dashboard panel that shows the driver warning lamps, gauges, and written alerts. On these buses, the cluster is tied into the hydraulic brake system. If the brake system detects a malfunction, the cluster is supposed to show a clear brake warning so the driver understands the problem is with braking, not parking.
The affected buses were built with ICU3s instrument clusters on a Daimler Trucks North America chassis. During a brake malfunction, the cluster can light the brake system malfunction indicator with the word "PARK" instead of "BRAKE." That creates the wrong dashboard message at the moment the driver needs the brake warning to be clear. The remedy cluster displays the correct warning.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue appears only when a brake malfunction occurs and the cluster shows the wrong word for the warning.
Who's affected?
The 2016 and 2017 PS2 buses share the same instrument panel component.
| 2017 Startrans PS2 | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2016 Startrans PS2 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 5 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A mislabeled brake warning display can show "PARK" instead of "BRAKE." That leaves the driver unaware of a braking issue or malfunction and increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall work once Startrans opens the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Startrans dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Startrans PS2 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Startrans or DTNA to confirm replacement instrument clusters are available before scheduling the repair.
- Call Startrans customer service at 1-574-642-3112 with questions and reference recall number 16V860.
- Ask about the ICU3s instrument-cluster replacement that fixes the brake warning display showing "PARK" instead of "BRAKE" during a brake malfunction.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and treat any brake warning or braking issue as a service problem right away.
What happens at the repair
The final repair is not open yet. Once new clusters are available, a Startrans technician will replace the ICU3s instrument cluster with a new cluster, free under recall 16V860. The repair is meant to correct the brake warning display issue, so the cluster shows the proper brake malfunction wording. The manufacturer's general reimbursement plan is on file. If you already paid for a related instrument-cluster repair before the recall notice, ask the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| January 18, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 18, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V860?
Recall 16V860 covers 5 2016-2017 Startrans PS2 transit buses with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. During a brake malfunction, the cluster can show "PARK" instead of "BRAKE," leaving the driver unaware of the braking issue and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Startrans PS2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 16V860. If it is, contact a franchised Startrans dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 and reference Forest River recall number 5-11212016-0274. The cluster replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 16V860 says DTNA will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a driver does not get the correct brake warning. If "PARK" illuminates instead of "BRAKE" during a brake malfunction, the driver is left unaware of the braking issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 16V860?
Owner notification for recall 16V860 began on January 18, 2017. The notice directed owners to the free ICU3s instrument cluster replacement once new clusters were ready, with Forest River and DTNA customer service listed for repair coordination.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V860000 |
|---|---|
| Startrans customer service | 1-574-642-3112 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V860 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V860000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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