01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V027000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 22, 2025
- Potential units
- 61campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite and 2023 Allstar 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.".
Why it matters: 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 were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1890.
Owner notification: January 31, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
NHTSA 24V502000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 2, 2024
- Potential units
- 62campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: July 2, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
NHTSA 24V253000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- April 5, 2024
- Potential units
- 3,680campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
Why it matters: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
Owner notification: May 1, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH