2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report safety-related recalls involving structural integrity, seating systems, and adaptive equipment. No owner complaints regarding vehicle performance or defects have been recorded.
There are six recalls addressing issues that impact structural components, seating safety, stop arm visibility, and wheelchair lift mechanisms. The recalls primarily involve compliance with federal safety standards concerning school bus passenger protection and equipment reliability.
Recalls- Roof and pillars. Recall 24V370000 affects 854 vehicles due to inadequate exterior front roof panel joint strength. The defect increases the risk of injury by potentially allowing roof panel separation during a crash. Dealers will secure the roof section free of charge. Notification began in July 2024.
- Body structure. Recall 24V429000 impacts 3,192 buses with restraining barriers that may fail to provide sufficient crash protection, violating FMVSS 222. The repositioning of seat barriers will be done free of charge. Owners were notified starting July 2024.
- Stop arm assembly. Recall 16V016000 concerns 317 buses with reflective decals on stop arms that may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The stop arm blade assembly will be replaced by dealers at no cost. The recall started in February 2016.
- Seat bolt failure. Recall 16V227000 covers 7 buses where seats may separate from the base due to bolt failure, posing injury risk in crashes. A full seat replacement is provided free of charge. Owners began receiving notifications in June 2016.
- Seat foam impact absorption. Recall 18V722000 affects 872 buses with insufficient foam in the knee impact area of lower seat backs, which may increase injury risk during crashes. Dealers will insert additional foam at no cost. Notification started November 2018.
- Wheelchair lift equipment. Recall 16V386000 involves 406 buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts whose platform side plates may crack and link arms may have oversized pivot holes allowing bearing displacement. This defect risks the platform falling and injuring the operator. Inspections and necessary replacements will be performed free of charge. The recall began in July 2016.
Owners who face repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects might explore protections under their state lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify rights related to these concerns.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
5648
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
854 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Starcraft Prodigy, Quest, and 2013 Rondak school buses. The exterior front roof panel was manufactured with inadequate joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: A school bus roof panel with inadequate joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
3192 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Starcraft Allstar MVP, 2016 and 2019 Allstar XL, 2016-2018 Allstar XL MVP, 2009-2010 and 2012-2018 Starcraft MFSAB/Prodigy, 2014-2016 Quest XL, 2013 and 2015-2018 Starcraft MPV/Prodigy, 2009-2010 Prodigy, 2009-2022 Quest, 2011 Quest XL school buses. The restraining barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
872 vehicles affected
SEATS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Starcraft Bus Prodigy, 2010-2019 Starcraft Bus Quest, 2019 Starcraft Bus Senator II, Quest XL and StarTrans Bus MFSAB buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
7 vehicles affected
SEATS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured January 29, 2016, to February 25, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
317 vehicles affected
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Starcraft Quest, and XL school buses manufactured June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Risk: Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST
406 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, Titan II, Entourage, Legacy transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to April 29, 2016, 2015-2016 Elkhart ECE3, ECE4, ECG4 transit buses manufactured October 24, 2014, to September 9, 2015, and 2006-2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar XL, Starlite, Quest, Quest XL, and StarTrans Senator II, Senator II HD, and PS/2 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to April 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.