2022 Starcraft Bus Starquest problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring:relays/Solenoids 2022-01-25 · campaign 22V029000 · 1,699 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Battisti Coach; Federal Coach-Spirit; StarCraft Quest XL; 2022 StarTrans P/S2; Elkhart Coach; Glaval Concord II, Legacy, Primetime; StarCraft Allstar MVP, Allstar XLT; Eldorado Advance; 2021-2022 Eldorado National(K-s)-Advantage; StarTrans Senator II, Senator II HD, Candidate II; StarCraft Starquest, Starlite; Glaval Commute, Entourage, Universal; Berkshire Coach Ultra; and 2021-2023 StarCraft Allstar and Allstar XL Transit Buses.
Risk: A PRC module failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a wire jumper harness to the PRC module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1461.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2020-04-09 · campaign 20V210000 · 6 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 StarCraft Starquest ST93079 school buses. The wire harness may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in chaffing of the wiring for the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Risk: Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Ford dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Forest River sent owners an interim
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Electrical System 2023-11-14 · 051701FRB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford customer satisfaction program 23b50: "the battery charger control module (bccm) software installed on your vehicle does not have a transfer function that predicts the charging port pin/terminal temperature." additionally it indicates "your battery may not fully charge and/or the ch
Visibility/Wiper 2023-06-12 · 511628B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to dtna recall fl969/23v237: "on the affected vehicles, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arms may wear and break. this can cause the wipers to fail, reducing the driverã¢ââs visibility, and increasing the risk of crash."
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-03-01 · 511604B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford motor company recall 22v925 âon your vehicle, the paint on your fuel tank may not have adhered properly and may peel. extended peeling may expose the metal on the fuel tank and lead to long-term corrosion. ford motor company is working closely with its suppliers to produce parts
Electrical System 2023-03-01 · 051600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to lightning emotors recall 22v934: due to multiple software and hardware discrepancies internal to the romeo power battery packs installed with these powertrains, the vehicle may fail to operate in cold temperatures, fail to start when the key is placed on, or may lose traction power whil
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
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.