NHTSA Recall 24V429000: Body (structure)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,192 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Forest River Bus Starcraft All Star XL.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V429000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1584 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | June 12, 2024 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Starcraft Allstar MVP, 2016 and 2019 Allstar XL, 2016-2018 Allstar XL MVP, 2009-2010 and 2012-2018 Starcraft MFSAB/Prodigy, 2014-2016 Quest XL, 2013 and 2015-2018 Starcraft MPV/Prodigy, 2009-2010 Prodigy, 2009-2022 Quest, 2011 Quest XL school buses. The restraining barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the seat barrier, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1584.
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 24V429000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus Starcraft All Star XL | 2016, 2019 |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Mpv | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar XL Mvp | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/prodigy | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/prodigy Bus | 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Starcraft Bus Prodigy | 2009, 2010 |
| Starcraft Bus Quest | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Starcraft Bus Quest XL | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.