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NHTSA Recall 11V546000: Door (structure)

STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 161 vehicles. It affects 2007–2011 Startrans Mfsab.

161
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (January 23)
NHTSA campaign11V546000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR
Report receivedNovember 9, 2011
Owner notificationJanuary 23, 2012
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

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."

Safety risk

Egress from the bus may be hindered in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Remedy

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V546000

Make and modelModel years
Startrans Mfsab2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.