NHTSA Recall 10V219000: Barriers (seats)
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 2008–2010 Startrans Mfsab.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V219000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 000314 |
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | May 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant(s) may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Startran's 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V219000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.