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Forest River Bus, LLC: Starcraft Starlite Transit Buses Recalled for Inaccessible Emergency Exits

Agency Publication Date: July 2, 2024
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Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 62 of its 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite transit buses because the emergency exit handles and labels are difficult to reach. This defect can prevent or delay passengers from escaping the vehicle during an emergency. Forest River dealers will replace the emergency exit (egress) windows free of charge to ensure they meet federal safety standards.

Risk

In the event of a crash or fire, the inaccessible handles and labels could trap passengers inside the bus, significantly increasing the risk of serious injury or death. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2023-2024 Forest River Starcraft Starlite transit bus.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River dealer to schedule a free replacement of the egress (emergency exit) window.
  3. If you have questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 and reference recall number 05-1807.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free egress window replacement

How to: Contact a Forest River dealer to have the emergency exit window replaced at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2024 Forest River Starcraft Starlite Transit Bus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V502000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 62 vehicles(62% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: July 2, 2024
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.safercar.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 05-1807
Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response