Forest River Bus, LLC: Starcraft Prodigy School Buses Recalled for Improperly Secured Ceiling Panels

Agency Publication Date: April 7, 2023

Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 29 of its 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school buses because the interior ceiling panels may not be properly attached. This defect means the vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for body joint strength. Owners can take their bus to a dealer to have the panels inspected and secured with adhesive at no cost.

Risk

If the ceiling panels are not properly secured, they may come loose or fail to protect passengers during a crash, which significantly increases the risk of injury to students and other occupants.

What You Should Do

Identify if you own a 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school bus affected by this recall (Forest River recall number 05-1621).
Contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440 to verify your vehicle's status and schedule a free inspection.
Bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer, where technicians will inspect the ceiling panels and apply necessary adhesive to ensure they are properly secured.
For additional information or to report concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Dealer inspection and adhesive application

How to: Contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440 to arrange a free inspection and repair at a dealership.

Affected Products

Product: 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy School Bus

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V254000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 29 vehicles(29% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: April 25, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 05-1621

Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you own a 2019-2022 Starcraft Prodigy school bus affected by this recall (Forest River recall number 05-1621).

Contact Forest River Bus Customer Service at 1-800-348-7440 to verify your vehicle's status and schedule a free inspection.

Bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer, where technicians will inspect the ceiling panels and apply necessary adhesive to ensure they are properly secured.

For additional information or to report concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V254000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 29 vehicles(29% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: April 25, 2023

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 05-1621

Agency Last Updated: April 28, 2023