Recall 11V100000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Report Date
20110215
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 PRODIGY MFSAB AND QUEST MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE BODY PANELS COULD BE MISSING A STRUCTURAL JOINT ADHESIVE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."

Safety Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OF THE SCHOOL BUS BODY PANELS.

Remedy

STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 STARCRAFT PRODIGY
2008 STARCRAFT QUEST
2009 STARCRAFT PRODIGY
2009 STARCRAFT QUEST
2010 STARCRAFT PRODIGY
2010 STARCRAFT QUEST
2011 STARCRAFT PRODIGY
2011 STARCRAFT QUEST

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.