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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Forest River Bus, LLC: Emergency Exit Handles are Inaccessible/FMVSS 217

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2025
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Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 61 transit buses, specifically certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite and 2023 Allstar models. These vehicles feature emergency exit handles and labels that are not easily accessible, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for emergency exits. Forest River dealers will replace the egress windows for affected owners free of charge.

Risk

In the event of a crash or fire, the inaccessible handles can prevent or delay passengers from exiting the vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of injury or death. This defect directly impacts the speed and safety of emergency evacuations.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle records or identification plates to determine if your bus is a 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite or 2023 Allstar model.
  2. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in recall number 05-1890.
  3. Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge.
  4. If you have already received a notification letter (mailed January 31, 2025), follow the instructions to schedule a repair with an authorized dealer.
  5. For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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: Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440.

Affected Products

Product: Forest River Starcraft Starlite Transit Bus
Part / Model:
Starcraft Starlite
Date Ranges: 2023-2024
Product: Forest River Allstar Transit Bus
Part / Model:
Allstar
Date Ranges: 2023

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V027000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
Units Affected: 61 vehicles(61% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: January 31, 2025
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 #: 05-1890
Agency Last Updated: March 20, 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