2014 Starcraft Bus Prodigy Recall: Affected buses were assembled with an inconsistent application of adhesive…
NHTSA campaign 17V596000 · Structure · filed Sep 22, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Without a consistent application of adhesive, the panels may separate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus | Prodigy | 2014 |
Related recalls
More Starcraft Bus Prodigy recalls
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Other campaigns involving Starcraft Bus vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V596000 (manufacturer number 05-0527). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.