2017 Starcraft Bus Quest Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Starcraft Bus Quest recalls

Seat Barrier May Not Protect Students in a Crash

Recall 24V429Jun 12, 20243,192 vehicles affected

The restraining barrier in certain school buses may not provide sufficient protection to passengers in a crash, meaning these vehicles do not fully meet the federal school bus passenger seating and crash protection standard (FMVSS 222).

School Bus Roof Panel May Separate in a Crash

Recall 24V370May 28, 2024854 vehicles affected

Certain Starcraft Prodigy, Quest, and Rondak school buses (model years 2010 to 2013) have an exterior front roof panel that was built with inadequate joint strength.

Bus Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact

Recall 18V722Oct 15, 2018872 vehicles affected

Certain buses have seats whose foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough energy in a crash.

Wheelchair Lift Can Stop Above Floor, Risking Rider Tipping

Recall 18V640Sep 18, 20181,525 vehicles affected

A part in the wheelchair lift, the positioning input cam, can fail while the lift is in use.

Fuel Lines Can Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire

Recall 17V780Dec 6, 2017810 vehicles affected

Floor screws in these diesel buses may be too long and can damage the fuel lines running underneath.

Most common 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2020-01-21, Service Brakes
1.PARKING BREAK IS NOT HOLDING AND STRETCHING THE CABLE REPLACED THE WHOLE UNIT AND IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE OLD UNIT. 2. BODY CONTROL UNIT FAILS HAVE TO KEEP REPROGRAMMING UNITS OR HAVE TO KEEP BUYING NEW ONES. THIS CONTROLS EMISSIONS, ELECTRICAL, CLIMATE CONTROL, LIGHTING AND MORE. WE HAVE 9 BUSES IN OUR FLEET THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO.*DT*JB*DT*DT*JB*DT*JB

2017 Starcraft Bus Quest questions

Does the 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest: Seat Barrier May Not Protect Students in a Crash; School Bus Roof Panel May Separate in a Crash; Bus Seat Foam May Not Absorb Crash Impact; Wheelchair Lift Can Stop Above Floor, Risking Rider Tipping; Fuel Lines Can Be Damaged, Risking Leaks and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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