CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Starcraft Bus AllStar ST93109 transit buses built on a Ford chassis. The wire harness may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in chaffing of the wiring for the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Risk
- Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and Ford dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1154.
- 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 wire harness in certain buses may rub against the vehicle frame, wearing through the insulation on the fuel pump wiring and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) wiring. Damage to the fuel pump circuit could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, while damage to the ABS wiring can reduce ABS function and loss of roll stability control. Either scenario raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If none is found, they will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance from surrounding components. If damage is found, they will splice in new wire, then apply anti-abrasion tape and ensure clearance. All services are free of charge. The remedy is still under development, so check with your dealer about timing.
Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and ask an authorized dealer to perform the inspection and any needed repairs.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Bus ALL Star | 2021 |
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