STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY AND QUEST MFSAB MODEL SCHOOL BUSES
— Recall Campaign #11V102000
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY AND QUEST MFSAB MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE LABEL INSTRUCTING DRIVERS TO NOT USE THE CROSS MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION IS MISSING. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REVIEW MIRRORS."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,426 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
11V102000
| Manufacturer: | Starcraft Bus |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 17, 2011 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 11V102000 |
| Units affected: | 1,426 |
- Description:
- STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY AND QUEST MFSAB MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE LABEL INSTRUCTING DRIVERS TO NOT USE THE CROSS MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION IS MISSING. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REVIEW MIRRORS."
- Consequeces:
- USING THE MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION DOES NOT ACCURATELY SHOW ANOTHER VEHICLE'S LOCATION AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .