CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 StarCraft Starquest ST93079 school buses. 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. Forest River sent owners an interim notice on April 28, 2020. A final notification will be sent once a remedy is finalized. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1156.
- 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 these buses can contact the vehicle frame and chafe the wiring for the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS). 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. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
A dealer will inspect the wire harness for damage. If none is found, the dealer will apply anti-abrasion tape and ensure clearance from surrounding components. If damage is found, the dealer will splice in new wire, then apply anti-abrasion tape and ensure clearance. All services are free of charge. The remedy is still being developed, so Forest River sent an interim notice and will send a final notification once it is finalized. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 (recall number 51-1156), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Starcraft Bus Starquest | 2022 |
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