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2023-2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite recall: escape/egress/exit

Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall on July 2, 2024. It covers about 62 vehicles.

vehicles affected
62
reported
Jul 2, 2024
owners notified
Jul 2, 2024

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

What is wrong
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."
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.

Recall number 24V502000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 24V502000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite escape/egress/exit?

Yes. Recall 24V502000, reported on July 2, 2024, covers about 62 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V502000?

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.

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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