2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published July 2, 2024 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V502000, published July 2, 2024. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT BUS
- Model
- STARLITE
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2024 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE | 2023 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite | 2023 Starcraft Bus Starlite — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V502000 on July 2, 2024. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT BUS. Model: STARLITE.