Recall 10V219000: 2008–2010 Startrans Mfsab
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 21, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 130
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mfsab model school buses manufactured from january 2008 through april 9, 2010, equipped with freedman seat barriers, p/nos. 38764 and 15198. The barrier for leg protection was built using the wrong gauge of material and fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant(s) may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Startrans will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact startrans at 1-574-642-0810.
Notes
Startran's recall campaign number is 000314.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V219000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 000314
- Manufacturer
- STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner letters
- Jun 18, 2010
- Components
- Seats:barriers (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology