Recall 11V572000: 2010–2011 Startrans Mfsab

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 2, 2011
Vehicles affected
69
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Startrans is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 mfsab school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

The risk

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.

The fix

Startrans will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 16, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-574-642-4730.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V572000
Manufacturer
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Owner letters
Jan 16, 2012
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