If your VIN is in recall 25V113, Forest River Bus dealers will replace emergency-exit windows with visible side-handle windows for free.
Forest River Bus is recalling 41 2024 Starcraft Allstar Transit buses because the emergency exit window handle is not visible enough from the aisle. In an emergency, that delay can slow passenger exit and increase injury risk; Forest River Bus dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency exit window on the 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar is part of the bus egress system, which gives passengers another way out during an emergency. Its handle is supposed to be easy to find from the aisle, so a passenger or operator can release the window without searching around the frame.
On affected buses, the window was built with a bottom handle that is not visible to someone standing in the aisle. Forest River Bus traced the issue to an engineering error. The handle itself is still accessible and operable, but the location can slow people down when they need to open the exit quickly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not a noise, light, or driving symptom; it is the handle placement on the emergency exit window.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 41 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In an emergency, a window handle that slows exit can leave occupants inside the bus longer and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this evacuation problem, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River Bus dealer to schedule the free emergency-exit window replacement that moves the handle to the side so passengers can find it from the aisle.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V113 when you call.
- Keep the bus in service only after drivers know the emergency-exit layout and the repair appointment is set.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River Bus technician replaces the bottom handle emergency exit windows with side handle windows. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a repair within this recall scope, the dealer should still inspect or perform the recall to confirm the correct parts and procedure were used. Forest River Bus offers refunds only for prior repairs within the defect scope. Submit the service invoice to Starcraft Bus using the address listed in the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 21, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V113?
Recall 25V113 covers 41 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar buses with emergency exit window handles that are hard to see from the aisle. In an emergency, that can delay passengers from exiting and increase injury risk. Dealers will replace the bottom handle windows with side handle windows for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Forest River Bus Starcraft Allstar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V113. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River Bus dealer to schedule the emergency exit window repair. Reference recall number 25V113 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River Bus says dealers will replace the bottom handle windows with side handle windows free of charge under recall 25V113.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed evacuation in an emergency. The emergency exit window handle is not visible enough to a person standing in the aisle, so passengers can lose time finding the exit release. Forest River Bus will install side handle windows to correct the issue.
When were owners notified about recall 25V113?
Forest River Bus mailed owner notification letters on March 24, 2025. If you own a 2024 Starcraft Allstar bus and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Forest River Bus customer service at 800-348-7440 with recall number 25V113.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V113000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Bus customer service | 800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V113 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V113000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →