NHTSA Recall 17V596000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V596000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-0527 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | September 22, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 9, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V596000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.