Driveshaft coupling may fail
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016 starcraft quest school buses built on ford transit chassis. in the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
Safety Consequence
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'park' but the parking brake is not applied. these scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and as an interim repair, ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. a final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 17V446000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V446000?
NHTSA recall 17V446000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 14, 2017. It addresses: Driveshaft coupling may fail. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V446000 or the manufacturer campaign number 5-07142017-0481. 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.