Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V780000 Reported December 6, 2017

Floor screws may damage fuel lines

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 810 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V780000
Manufacturer Campaign
05-0592
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
810
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 6, 2017
Completion Rate
20.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 starcraft bus prodigy, prodigy lp, and quest school buses. the screws used to secure the floor in these buses may be too long and can damage the fuel lines underneath.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel lines are damaged from the screws that are too long, fuel may leak and cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the leaking fuel may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them as necessary, and will install shorter length screws to secure the floor, free of charge. the recall began on december 14, 2017. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-0592.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V780000 or campaign 05-0592.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V780000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V780000?

NHTSA recall 17V780000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 6, 2017. It addresses: Floor screws may damage fuel lines. The recall affects approximately 810 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V780000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-0592. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.