NHTSA Recall 21V623000: Pre-heater (fuel system)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar XL.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1401 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › PRE-HEATER |
| Report received | August 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Starcraft Allstar XL transit buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Safety risk
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1401.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V623000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.