Recall 17V596000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Defect in 2014-2014 STARCRAFT BUS PRODIGY
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V596000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy School Buses. The affected buses were assembled with an inconsistent application of adhesive to the roof panels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety Consequence
Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joints for the proper amounts of adhesive, fixing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0527.
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