Starcraft Bus Prodigy recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 22, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy

Recall number

17V596000

Brand / firm

Starcraft Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.