Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V102000
Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured August 20, 2009, through March 30, 2010, and equipped with A & M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 281 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V102000
| Manufacturer: | Starcraft Bus |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 10, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V102000 |
| Units affected: | 281 |
- Description:
- Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured August 20, 2009, through March 30, 2010, and equipped with A & M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
- Consequeces:
- High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Starcraft Bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.