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NHTSARecalled Sep 22, 2017 · #17V596000

Inconsistent Adhesive On Panel Joints/FMVSS 221

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Inconsistent Adhesive On Panel Joints/FMVSS 221
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice