Interior panels: ceilingRecall 23V-254 · 2019–2022 Starcraft Bus Prodigy
Forest River Bus, LLC recall 23V-254 covers 29 2019–2022 Starcraft Bus Prodigy for a interior panels: ceiling problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
Forest River Bus, LLC (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."
The risk
Improperly secured ceiling panels may not adequately protect the passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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 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.