NHTSA Recall 23V254000: Ceiling (structure)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 2019–2022 Starcraft Bus Prodigy.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V254000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1621 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › INTERIOR PANELS › CEILING |
| Report received | April 7, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 25, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Improperly secured ceiling panels may not adequately protect the passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V254000
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.