NHTSA Campaign 23V254000
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Issued by Forest River Bus, LLC · Reported Apr 7, 2023 · 29 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARCRAFT BUS | PRODIGY | 2019 | 29 |
| STARCRAFT BUS | PRODIGY | 2020 | 29 |
| STARCRAFT BUS | PRODIGY | 2021 | 29 |
| STARCRAFT BUS | PRODIGY | 2022 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V254000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.