Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #11V585000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V585000 by Starcraft Bus. Includes 517 affected units, SELF-LATCHING SEAT CUSHION/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from april 12, 2011, through june 6, 2011, equipped with c. E. White self-latching seat cushions. the self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V585000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2011-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Self-latching seat cushion/fmvss 222

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 517

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11V104000

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from april 12, 2011, through june 6, 2011, equipped with c. E. White self-latching seat cushions. the self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: Vehicle occupants may be injured in the event of a vehicle crash should the seat cushion flip up out of place. also, out of position seat cushions could interfere with emergency egress of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V585000

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Created At: 1742808662

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