The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V780000·Announced 2017-12-06

Starcraft Bus Prodigy and Quest School Bus Fuel Line Recall

Forest River is recalling 2017 Starcraft Bus Prodigy and Quest school buses because floor screws may damage fuel lines, risking leaks, engine stalls, or fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (floor screws damaging fuel lines) that poses a significant risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Bus Prodigy, Prodigy LP, and Quest school buses. The recall involves 810 vehicles where the screws used to secure the floor may be too long and can damage the fuel lines underneath.

If the fuel lines are damaged, fuel may leak, which can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fuel may increase the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT BUS QUEST, PRODIGY
Brand
STARCRAFT BUS
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
810

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • QUEST
  • PRODIGY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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