NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11010878: 2018-2022 Forest River Bus Champion Bus

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018-2022 Forest River Bus Champion Bus, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11010878 summary graphic for 2018-2022 Forest River Bus Champion Bus
11010878NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash."

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Forest River BusChampion Bus2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusEldorado2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusElkhart Coach2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusGlaval Titan Ii2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusGlaval Titan Ii Lf2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusGoshen Impulse2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusSenator Ii2018, 2019, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusStarcraft Allstar2018-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusStarcraft Mfsab/prodigy2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusStarcraft Starquest2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest River BusStartrans Mfsab2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11010878?

According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash."

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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