Insufficient barrier performance/fmvss 222
Defect Summary
Forest river bus, llc (forest river) is recalling certain 2013-2016 starcraft allstar mvp, 2016 and 2019 allstar xl, 2016-2018 allstar xl mvp, 2009-2010 and 2012-2018 starcraft mfsab/prodigy, 2014-2016 quest xl, 2013 and 2015-2018 starcraft mpv/prodigy, 2009-2010 prodigy, 2009-2022 quest, 2011 quest xl school buses. the restraining barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety Consequence
An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the seat barrier, as necessary free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 16, 2024. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 05-1584.
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FAQ: Recall 24V429000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V429000?
NHTSA recall 24V429000 was issued by Forest River Bus, Llc on June 12, 2024. It addresses: Insufficient barrier performance/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 3,192 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River Bus, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V429000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-1584. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.