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NHTSARecalled Jan 22, 2025 · #25V027000

Emergency Exit Handles are Inaccessible/FMVSS 217

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite and 2023 Allstar 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." In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Emergency Exit Handles are Inaccessible/FMVSS 217
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River Bus, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1890.

View the official CPSC notice