Body: roof and pillarsRecall 17V-596 · 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-596 covers 10 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V596000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 10, 2014 to July 11, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.