NHTSA Recall 24V253000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,680 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Champion Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1756 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 5, 2024 |
| Owner notification | May 1, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
Safety risk
Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
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 24V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2023, 2024 |
| Eldorado Advantage | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Elkhart Elkc | 2023, 2024 |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Starcraft Bus Candidate II | 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II Mvp | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2023 |
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.