Recall 24V429 covers 3,192 2009-2022 Starcraft Bus school buses with a restraining-barrier defect. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft Bus dealer.
Starcraft Bus is recalling 3,192 2009-2022 Quest, Quest Xl, Prodigy, and Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy school buses because the restraining barrier fails the school bus crash-protection standard. An insufficient barrier can increase injury risk in a crash, and the Starcraft Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The 30-inch frontal barrier deflector is part of the passenger crash-protection structure on affected Starcraft Bus school buses. It sits near the seating area and helps the restraining barrier manage passenger movement during a crash. In normal service, that barrier is supposed to give occupants a controlled surface instead of letting them strike a harder structure.
In campaign 24V429, NHTSA says the restraining barrier on certain 2009-2022 Starcraft Bus models does not provide sufficient protection in a crash. The issue is tied to the frontal barrier deflector, not to the engine, brakes, or steering. If the barrier does not perform as required, passengers have less protection from crash forces than the federal school bus seating standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because this is crash-protection hardware, a driver is not expected to hear, feel, or see a symptom during normal driving.
Who's affected?
The scope crosses several Starcraft Bus and Forest River Bus school bus lines from 2009-2022, all tied to the same frontal barrier deflector body structure.
| 2017 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Quest Xl | body structure |
| 2015 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Mpv | body structure |
| 2014 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Mpv | body structure |
| 2019 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2021 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2018 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Xl Mvp | body structure |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Quest Xl | body structure |
| 2016 Starcraft Bus Quest Xl | body structure |
| 2010 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2017 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2017 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Xl Mvp | body structure |
| 2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Xl Mvp | body structure |
| 2018 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2009 Starcraft Bus Prodigy | body structure |
| 2010 Starcraft Bus Prodigy | body structure |
| 2011 Starcraft Bus Quest Xl | body structure |
| 2019 Forest River Bus Starcraft All Star Xl | body structure |
| 2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft All Star Xl | body structure |
| 2013 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2022 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2013 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/Prodigy Bus | body structure |
| 2016 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2018 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/Prodigy Bus | body structure |
| 2009 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2012 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2011 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2013 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2012 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2020 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2018 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2017 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/Prodigy Bus | body structure |
| 2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/Prodigy Bus | body structure |
| 2015 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mpv/Prodigy Bus | body structure |
| 2010 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2016 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Mpv | body structure |
| 2013 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar Mpv | body structure |
| 2015 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| 2009 Starcraft Bus Quest | body structure |
| 2014 Forest River Bus Starcraft Mfsab/Prodigy | body structure |
| Units affected | 3,192 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficient restraining barrier leaves occupants with less protection in a crash and can increase the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, contact the dealer to confirm the repair path and ask what seating guidance applies until the barrier is relocated. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2022 Starcraft Bus bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer to ask about the free seat-barrier relocation that improves passenger crash protection.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V429 when you call.
- Call Starcraft Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 with questions about Forest River recall 05-1584.
- Avoid carrying passengers in affected seating positions until the dealer confirms the seat barrier meets the repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft Bus technician will relocate the seat barrier as needed so the restraining barrier provides the intended crash protection. Because the remedy status is not listed as open in this recall filing, treat the final dealer repair as free once available; do not assume scheduling is open until the dealer confirms it. Forest River's general reimbursement plan is on file for documented pre-recall repair costs. If you already paid for a related seat-barrier repair, contact Forest River customer service and keep your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 12, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 10, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 10, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 16, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V429?
Recall 24V429 covers 3,192 2009-2022 Starcraft Bus school buses with a restraining barrier that does not give enough crash protection. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222. Dealers will relocate the seat barrier as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2022 Starcraft Bus school bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 24V429. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer to schedule the seat-barrier relocation. Reference recall number 24V429 or Forest River recall number 05-1584 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River says dealers will relocate the seat barrier as needed free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost through a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash. This recall concerns school bus passenger seating and crash protection, so confirm the VIN and arrange the free dealer repair before the bus stays in service.
When were owners notified about recall 24V429?
Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. If you bought the bus used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Forest River customer service is available at 1-800-348-7440.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V429000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V429 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V429000 |
Source documents
-
Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →