Fuel system, dieselRecall 17V-780 · Starcraft Bus vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-780 covers 810 Starcraft Bus vehicles for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V780000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 40 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2017 to September 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.