Fuel heater may overheat and cause fire
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 starcraft allstar xl transit buses equipped with cummins b6.7 diesel engines. the electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. it may also lead to engine stalling.
Safety Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury. an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 18, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1401.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Fuel System, Diesel.
FAQ: Recall 21V623000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V623000?
NHTSA recall 21V623000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 10, 2021. It addresses: Fuel heater may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V623000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-1401. 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.