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Recall 12V-089: 2010–2011 Starcraft Prodigy, 2010–2011 Starcraft Quest

STARCRAFT BUS recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2012, covering about 22 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-089
Report date
Mar 5, 2012
Vehicles affected
22
Owners notified
Apr 5, 2012

The problem

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 seatâ’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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSTARCRAFT BUS
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V089000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Starcraft Prodigy2010, 2011All years
Starcraft Quest2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-089?

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."

How is recall 12V-089 fixed?

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 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.