Recall 24V-253: 2023–2024 Champion Challenger, 2022–2024 Eldorado Advantage and 8 more
Forest River Bus, LLC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 5, 2024, covering about 3,680 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
The risk
Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V253000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Challenger | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Eldorado Advantage | 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Elkhart Elkc | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Glaval Bus Universal | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar MVP | 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Candidate II | 2018 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Senator II MVP | 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2023 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-253?
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
How is recall 24V-253 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.