Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #15V263000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V263000 by Starcraft Bus. Affecting model year 2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured august 21, 2014, to april 16, 2015 Includes 20 affected units, School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured august 21, 2014, to april 16, 2015

Defect Summary

Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured august 21, 2014, to april 16, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2015. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or by email at starcraftwarranty@forestriverinc.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V263000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2015-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured august 21, 2014, to april 16, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Consequence Summary: If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2015. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or by email at starcraftwarranty@forestriverinc.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95

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NHTSA ID: 15V263000

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