Recall 23V254000 — STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING Defect in 2019-2022 STARCRAFT BUS PRODIGY
RECALL This recall affects up to 29 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V254000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 29 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
Improperly secured ceiling panels may not adequately protect the passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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