Recall 11V100000: 2008–2011 Starcraft Prodigy, 2008–2011 Starcraft Quest
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 15, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,385
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy mfsab and quest model school buses manufactured from october 20, 2008, through january 18, 2011. The body panels could be missing a structural joint adhesive. Accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
The risk
In the event of a crash, serious injury or death can occur as a result of the structural collapse of the school bus body panels.
The fix
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 28, 2011. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
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
- 2008 Starcraft Prodigy
- 2009 Starcraft Prodigy
- 2010 Starcraft Prodigy
- 2011 Starcraft Prodigy
- 2008 Starcraft Quest
- 2009 Starcraft Quest
- 2010 Starcraft Quest
- 2011 Starcraft Quest
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V100000
- Manufacturer
- STARCRAFT BUS
- Owner letters
- Feb 28, 2011
- Components
- Structure:body (Body & Structure)
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