STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V395000

Make Model Year
STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-28 2019-05-24 2019-05-28

Production Dates: 2017-10-12 - 2018-07-30

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1021

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft All Star XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

Consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse to a 30A fuse, reverse the polarity of the wiring to the fuel heater, install a new fuel heater, and add a white dot on the fuel heater connector, free of charge.. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1021.

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.