2011 Startrans Mfsab | 2010 Startrans Mfsab — Seats: barriers
Published December 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 2, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V572000, published December 8, 2011 and initiated December 2, 2011. Recalling firm: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION; 2011 Startrans Mfsab | 2010 Startrans Mfsab — Seats: barriers.
What's the hazard
STARTRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MFSAB SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 14, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH C. E. WHITE SELF-LATCHING SEAT CUSHIONS. THE SELF-LATCHING MECHANISM USED TO RETAIN THE SEAT CUSHION TO THE FRAME MAY NOT ACTIVATE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
What to do
STARTRANS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARTRANS AT 1-574-642-4730.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARTRANS
- Model
- MFSAB
- Manufacturer
- STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
- Lot
- 2011 STARTRANS MFSAB | 2010 STARTRANS MFSAB
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Startrans Mfsab | 2010 Startrans Mfsab — Seats: barriers recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V572000 on December 8, 2011. Reported hazard: STARTRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MFSAB SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 14, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH C. E. WHITE SELF-LATCHING SEAT CUSHIONS. THE SELF-LATCHING MECHANISM USED TO RETAIN THE SEAT CUSHION TO THE FRAME MAY NOT ACTIVATE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
What should I do if I have this product?
STARTRANS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARTRANS AT 1-574-642-4730.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARTRANS. Model: MFSAB.