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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V596📅 Sep 26, 2017

2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy School Buses. The affected buses were assembled with an inconsistent application of adhesive to the roof panels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

💥 The risk

Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joints for the proper amounts of adhesive, fixing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0527.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V596000
Manufacturer recall #
05-0527
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 9, 2017
Built
Jun 10, 2014 – Jul 11, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V596 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V596?

2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy. 10 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-348-7440.