NHTSA Recall 24V502000: Escape/egress/exit (structure) and body (structure)
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V502000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05-1807 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | July 2, 2024 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite transit buses. The emergency exit handles and labels are not easily accessible which can prevent or delay the exit of passengers in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1807.
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 24V502000
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.