Recall 24V502000: 2023–2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 2, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 62
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite
- 2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V502000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05-1807
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 2, 2024
- Components
- Structure:body (Body & Structure); Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology