CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 StarCraft Quest school buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
- Risk
- If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The flexible coupling that connects the transmission to the driveshaft can prematurely fail. If it does, the vehicle may lose the ability to move under its own power, and the disconnected driveshaft can strike and damage the brake and fuel lines. A separated driveshaft may also let the vehicle roll if it is exited while in Park without the parking brake applied. These scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified. As an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any affected vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy, a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft with a universal joint, is being developed and is expected in early 2018. All repairs are free of charge.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, referencing Forest River recall number 5-07142017-0481. You can also check your VIN for open recalls. The recall began on July 25, 2017.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Quest | 2016 |
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