Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Bus Prodigy
— Recall Campaign #17V780000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 810 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V780000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 06, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V780000 |
| Units affected: | 810 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.