Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
STARCRAFT BUS
Model Of Vehicle
PRODIGY
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
17V596000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
Without A Consistent Application Of Adhesive, The Panels May Separate In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140610
End Of Manufacture
20140711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20171109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170922
Make Campaign Number
05-0527
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221