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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V502📅 Jul 2, 2024

2023–2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
24V502000
Manufacturer recall #
05-1807
Manufacturer
Forest River Bus, LLC
Vehicles affected
62
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 2, 2024
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 24V502 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 24V502?

2023–2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite. 62 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.