NHTSA Recall 11V546000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V546000; Date: Nov. 9, 2011
Egress from the bus may be hindered in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Startrans Mfsab; 2008 Startrans Mfsab; 2009 Startrans Mfsab; 2010 Startrans Mfsab; 2011 Startrans Mfsab
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Startrans Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 161
Recall Summary:
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 model mfsab school activity buses. The rear door emergency exit is partially blocked by the bus seats. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Startrans will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on January 23, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-877-258-1391.
Recall Notes:
Startrans recall campaign number is 000314. 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: Jan 23, 2012
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