Fuel system, diesel: pre-heaterRecall 21V-623 · 2017–2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar XL

Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-623 covers 4 2017–2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar XL for a fuel system, diesel: pre-heater problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 4 · 2022 Q1
Vehicles affected41 model
ReportedAug 10, 2021Owners notified Aug 18, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V623000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Starcraft Allstar XL transit buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

The risk

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Cummins will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1401.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32022 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall