NHTSA Recall 11V585000: Seats
STARCRAFT BUS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 517 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Starcraft Prodigy.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V585000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11V104000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | December 8, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from april 12, 2011, through june 6, 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 with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
Vehicle occupants may be injured in the event of a vehicle crash should the seat cushion flip up out of place. Also, out of position seat cushions could interfere with emergency egress of the vehicle.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Starcraft's recall campaign number is 11v104000.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 11V585000
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.