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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V089📅 Mar 7, 2012

2010–2011 Starcraft Prodigy & 2010–2011 Starcraft Quest recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prodigy and Quest school buses, manufactured from october 11, 2010 through january 3, 2011. These buses are equipped with bus seats manufactured by c.e. White. The seats were sold and installed as original equipment for certain starcraft school buses. The seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat back may fail, increasing the risk of injury to the seat’s occupant.

🔧 The fix

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcing bracket that c.e. White has provided. The safety recall began on april 5, 2012. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-347-7440.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V089000
Manufacturer
STARCRAFT BUS
Vehicles affected
22
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-347-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 5, 2012
Built
Oct 11, 2010 – Jan 3, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V089 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V089?

2010–2011 Starcraft Prodigy & 2010–2011 Starcraft Quest. 22 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Starcraft dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-347-7440.