2023 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2023–2024 Starcraft Bus Starlite Recall: Emergency exit handles and labels are not easily accessible which can…
NHTSA campaign 25V027000 · Structure · filed Jan 22, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, 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
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.
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 | Allstar | 2023 |
| Starcraft Bus | Starlite | 2023, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V027000 (manufacturer number 05-1890). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.