Starcraft BUS Prodigy, Quest (2017): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 17V780000 · Dec 6, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
810
vehicles affected
810
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V780000
- Date
- Dec 6, 2017
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 810
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus | Prodigy | 2017 |
| Starcraft Bus | Quest | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V780000?
2 models: Starcraft Bus Prodigy (2017), Starcraft Bus Quest (2017), about 810 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V780000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.