STARCRAFT BUS PRODIGY 2022: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V254000

Make Model Year
STARCRAFT BUS PRODIGY 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-25 2023-04-07 2023-04-07

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1621

Component: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221

Summary

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.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.