Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V596000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V596000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2014 starcraft bus prodigy school buses Includes 10 affected units, Inconsistent Adhesive On Panel Joints/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014 starcraft bus prodigy school buses

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V596000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Inconsistent adhesive on panel joints/fmvss 221

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05-0527

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 0

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SID: row-sb6a-62cz_47j6

NHTSA ID: 17V596000

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Created At: 1742808662

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