NHTSA Recall 11V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V102000; Date: Feb. 17, 2011
Using the mirrors to view traffic while the bus is in motion does not accurately show another vehicle's location and could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Starcraft Prodigy; 2009 Starcraft Prodigy; 2010 Starcraft Prodigy; 2011 Starcraft Prodigy; 2008 Starcraft Quest; 2009 Starcraft Quest; 2010 Starcraft Quest; 2011 Starcraft Quest
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Starcraft Bus
Affected Units:: 1,426
Recall Summary:
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest mfsab model school buses manufactured from October 20, 2008, through January 18, 2011. The label instructing drivers to not use the cross mirrors to view traffic while the bus is in motion is missing. Accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "review mirrors. "
How to Fix:
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on February 28, 2011. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 2011
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