2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy recall: roof and pillars

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 22, 2017. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10
reported: Sep 22, 2017
owners notified: Nov 9, 2017

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy School Buses. The affected buses were assembled with an inconsistent application of adhesive to the roof panels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joints for the proper amounts of adhesive, fixing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0527.

Recall number 17V596000

Affected vehicles

Starcraft Bus Prodigy 2014 2014

Questions about recall 17V596000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 17V596000, reported on September 22, 2017, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V596000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joints for the proper amounts of adhesive, fixing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0527.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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