2008 STARTRANS MFSAB RECALL - #10V219000
RECALL FOR SEATS : BARRIERS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB |
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| Manufacturer |
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2008 - 4/9/2010 |
| Recalled on |
5/24/2010 |
| Influenced by |
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/2010 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:BARRIERS |
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| 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." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S) MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, INTERIOR
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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