NHTSA Recall 19V555000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Starcraft Bus Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V555000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1060 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | July 26, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft Allstar, Allstar XL, and Starlite vehicles equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Safety risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1060.
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 19V555000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar XL | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2018, 2019 |
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.