FOREST RIVER BUS STARCRAFT RONDAK 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V370000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER BUS | STARCRAFT RONDAK | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-31 | 2024-05-28 | 2024-05-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River Bus, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1782
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 854
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
Forest River Bus, LLC "Forest River" is recalling certain 2010-2020 Starcraft Prodigy, Quest, and 2013 Rondak school buses. The exterior front roof panel was manufactured with inadequate joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
A school bus roof panel with inadequate joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will secure the exterior front roof section, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1782.
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.safercar.gov.
