Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V209000 Reported April 9, 2020

Wire harness may chafe and damage circuits

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V209000
Manufacturer Campaign
55-1154
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2020

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 starcraft bus allstar st93109 transit buses built on a ford chassis. 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).

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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. owner notification letters were mailed january 25, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. forest river's number for this recall is 55-1154.

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 20V209000 or campaign 55-1154.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V209000

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

What is recall 20V209000?

NHTSA recall 20V209000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 9, 2020. It addresses: Wire harness may chafe and damage circuits. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V209000 or the manufacturer campaign number 55-1154. 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.