Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school buses
— Recall Campaign #23V254000
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school buses. The interior panels on the ceiling may be improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School bus body joint strength."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 29 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V254000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | April 07, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V254000 |
| Units affected: | 29 |
- Description:
- Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school buses. The interior panels on the ceiling may be improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School bus body joint strength."
- Consequeces:
- Improperly secured ceiling panels may not adequately protect the passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect the panels and apply adhesive, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1621.
- 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.