Recall 24V502000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT Defect in 2023-2024 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 62 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V502000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 62 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite transit buses. The emergency exit handles and labels are not easily accessible which can prevent or delay the exit of passengers in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1807.
Related Recalls for STARCRAFT BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V027000 | 2023 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 61 | |
| 24V370000 | 2016 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 854 | |
| 24V429000 | 2017 STARCRAFT BUS QUEST | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3,192 | |
| 24V253000 | 2022 STARCRAFT BUS SENATOR II | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3,680 | |
| 23V726000 | 2021 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL | EQUIPMENT | 31 | |
| 23V254000 | 2019 STARCRAFT BUS PRODIGY | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING | 29 | |
| 21V787000 | 2015 STARCRAFT BUS TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 7,593 | |
| 22V029000 | 2022 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XLT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 1,699 | |
| 21V623000 | 2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER | 4 | |
| 20V209000 | 2021 STARCRAFT BUS ALL STAR | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |