CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Bus Prodigy, Prodigy LP, and Quest school buses. The screws used to secure the floor in these buses may be too long and can damage the fuel lines underneath.
- Risk
- If the fuel lines are damaged from the screws that are too long, fuel may leak and cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fuel may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them as necessary, and will install shorter length screws to secure the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0592.
- 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
Floor screws in these diesel buses may be too long and can damage the fuel lines running underneath. A damaged line can leak fuel, which may cause the engine to stall and raise the risk of a crash, and the leaking fuel can also increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel lines and replace any that are damaged, then install shorter screws to secure the floor. The repair is free. The recall began on December 14, 2017. If you own one of these buses, contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 and use your VIN to check for open recalls, referencing Forest River recall number 05-0592.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Quest | 2017 |