NHTSA Recall 24V370000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 854 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Forest River Bus Starcraft Rondak.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V370000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1782 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | May 28, 2024 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Starcraft Prodigy, Quest, and 2013 Rondak school buses. The exterior front roof panel was manufactured with inadequate joint strength. 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
A school bus roof panel with inadequate joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the exterior front roof section, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1782.
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 24V370000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Rondak | 2013 |
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Starcraft Bus Quest | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.