STARCRAFT BUS QUEST (2019) recall — Structure
Forest River recalls certain 2013-2022 school buses with potentially insufficient seat barriers that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must contact customer service for free seat barrier repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An insufficient restraining barrier can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2013-2022 school buses because the seat barrier might not protect passengers in a crash. This could lead to injury if the bus is involved in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224349-forest-river-2013-2022-school-buses-insufficient-seat-barrier-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224349-forest-river-2013-2022-school-buses-insufficient-seat-barrier-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V429000
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“Forest River 2013-2022 School Buses: Insufficient Seat Barrier Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224349-forest-river-2013-2022-school-buses-insufficient-seat-barrier-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V429000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V429000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat barrier may not provide enough protection during a crash, increasing the risk of passenger injury. This violates federal safety standards requiring adequate crash protection for school bus occupants.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of the recalled 2013-2022 models are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for crash protection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2013-2022 model from Forest River's list of recalled vehicles. The specific models include Starcraft Allstar MVP, Quest, and other variants listed in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River at 1-800-348-7440 to schedule a free seat barrier repair.
Check for Notification
You should have received a notification letter mailed July 16, 2024, confirming this recall.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seat barrier may not provide sufficient protection in a crash, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your school bus is a 2013-2022 model from Forest River's list of recalled vehicles, including specific variants like Starcraft Allstar MVP and Quest.
What should I do if I own a recalled bus?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to arrange a free seat barrier repair.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V429000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 24V429000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V429000 (December 6, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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