2016 Starcraft Quest — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published July 18, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V446000, published July 18, 2017 and initiated July 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Starcraft Quest — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 StarCraft Quest school buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT
- Model
- QUEST
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 STARCRAFT QUEST
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Starcraft Quest — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V446000 on July 18, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 StarCraft Quest school buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT. Model: QUEST.