2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2018-06-01 · campaign 18V366000 · 144 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1-888-711-1600, Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Diesel 2022-08-19 · 511381B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cummins states per nhtsa recall 21e-032, ã¢ââthe fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.ã¢ââ
Wheels 2022-01-04 · 511446 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
damage to the tireã¢ââs valve stem may lead to loss of air pressure, which, if unnoticed, could lead to a flat tire or on dual-wheels an overloaded tire. in extreme situations, rapid loss of tire pressure could increase the risk of a crash. operators may identify an audible rattling noise from the
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2018-04-13 · 050664 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to the attached letter from ford; ?on your vehicle, it may be possible for the camshaft roller follower bearings in the engine to experience accelerated wear based on duty cycle.?
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.