Recall 24V-429: 2016, 2019 Forest River Bus Starcraft ALL Star XL, 2013–2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar MPV and 6 more
Forest River Bus, LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jun 12, 2024, covering about 3,192 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Starcraft Allstar MVP, 2016 and 2019 Allstar XL, 2016-2018 Allstar XL MVP, 2009-2010 and 2012-2018 Starcraft MFSAB/Prodigy, 2014-2016 Quest XL, 2013 and 2015-2018 Starcraft MPV/Prodigy, 2009-2010 Prodigy, 2009-2022 Quest, 2011 Quest XL school buses. The restraining barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the seat barrier, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1584.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River Bus, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V429000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Starcraft ALL Star XL | 2016, 2019 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar MPV | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar XL MVP | 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft MPV/Prodigy Bus | 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Quest | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Starcraft Bus Quest XL | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-429?
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Starcraft Allstar MVP, 2016 and 2019 Allstar XL, 2016-2018 Allstar XL MVP, 2009-2010 and 2012-2018 Starcraft MFSAB/Prodigy, 2014-2016 Quest XL, 2013 and 2015-2018 Starcraft MPV/Prodigy, 2009-2010 Prodigy, 2009-2022 Quest, 2011 Quest XL school buses. The restraining barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
How is recall 24V-429 fixed?
Dealers will relocate the seat barrier, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1584.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.