The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V767000·Announced 2015-11-18

Starcraft Prodigy and Quest School Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Defect

Forest River is recalling 2006-2014 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a defect that could cause the platform to fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a wheelchair lift that could cause the platform to fall, posing a risk of injury to the operator, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured between January 1, 2006, and September 26, 2014. The recall affects vehicles equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts (models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510). The defect involves folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.

If the bearings shift, the stowed platform may move excessively, potentially causing the platform mounting to fail. This failure could result in the wheelchair lift platform falling out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's recall number is 51-11102015-0108.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT BUS QUEST, PRODIGY
Brand
STARCRAFT BUS
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
43

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (2)

  • QUEST
  • PRODIGY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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