Recall 10V219000 — SEATS:BARRIERS Defect in 2008-2010 STARTRANS MFSAB
RECALL This recall affects up to 130 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V219000 |
| Manufacturer | STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 130 |
| Component | SEATS:BARRIERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S) MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for STARTRANS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V786000 | 2015 STARTRANS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 468 | |
| 22V029000 | 2021 STARTRANS SENATOR II HD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 1,699 | |
| 20V237000 | 2020 STARTRANS PS2 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | |
| 19V542000 | 2019 STARTRANS MFSAB | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 951 | |
| 18V770000 | 2018 STARTRANS PS2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 182 | |
| 18V722000 | 2019 STARTRANS MFSAB | SEATS | 872 | |
| 16V749000 | 2016 STARTRANS PS2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 63 | |
| 16V386000 | 2007 STARTRANS SENATOR II | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 406 | |
| 16V369000 | 2008 STARTRANS SENTINEL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 759 | |
| 16V226000 | 2016 STARTRANS SENATOR II | SEATS | 2 |