5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured october 20, 2008, to june 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placards that display an incorrect kilopascal (kpa) value for tire pressures. The label may also be missing the spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.
Consequence
If the tire is filled based on the incorrect information listed on the placard, the tire may be over inflated, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2015. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2015-07-06
Description
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured october 20, 2008, to june 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with tire placards that display an incorrect kilopascal (kpa) value for tire pressures. The label may also be missing the spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.
Consequence
If the tire is filled based on the incorrect information listed on the placard, the tire may be over inflated, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners and will provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2015. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2015-05-20
Description
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 quest and prodigy school buses manufactured june 20, 2006, through february 17, 2015 on gm chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2015. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 15v-213.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2015-05-20
Description
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 quest and prodigy school buses manufactured june 20, 2006, through february 17, 2015 on gm chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2015. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 15v-213.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SEATS
Posted on: 2015-05-05
Description
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 prodigy and quest school buses manufactured august 21, 2014, to april 16, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, flammability of interior materials.
Consequence
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2015. Owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or by email at starcraftwarranty@forestriverinc.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.