Forest River Bus (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.”
Forest River Bus – Improperly Secured Ceiling Panels/FMVSS 221
| Report Received Date | 04/07/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V254000 |
| Consequence Summary | Improperly secured ceiling panels may not adequately protect the passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 05-1621 |
| Potentially Affected | 29 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V254000) |
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