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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V219000

SEATS:BARRIERS

Published May 24, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 21, 2010

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
STARTRANS
Model
MFSAB
Manufacturer
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Lot
2008 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2009 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2010 STARTRANS MFSAB
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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