Recall 11V546000: Startrans bus corporation

Report received

Nov 9, 2011

Manufacturer

Startrans bus corporation

Potentially affected

161vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.