2008 Startrans Mfsab Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported May 26, 2016 · 759 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Startrans Activity Bus, Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel Van, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: Supreme will notify owners and advise them to contact Ricon, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1‑800‑642‑4889 or Ricon customer service at 1‑800‑322‑2884.

Recall number 16V369000 · Recall details

Structure: body: doorReported November 9, 2011 · 161 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
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.

Recall number 11V546000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interiorReported October 3, 2011 · 444 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain model year 2007 through 2011 startrans mfsab school activity buses were produced without the required decal on the rear view mirror which warns the bus operator to use the cross view mirrors while the bus is stopped and not to use the cross view mirrors while the bus is moving. Accordingly, the buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: Images in cross view mirrors do not accurately show another vehicle's location, improper use of mirrors may reduce the clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Startrans will mail the required decal along with detailed instructions on where to place the decal. The safety recall began on november 10, 2011. Owners may contact startrans at 1- 877‑258‑1391.

Recall number 11V492000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported April 11, 2011 · 29 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Startrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 mfsab school buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Startrans will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 18, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or startrans at 1‑574‑642‑0810 or 1‑574‑642‑0096.

Recall number 11V225000 · Recall details

Seats: barriersReported May 21, 2010 · 130 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Startrans is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mfsab model school buses manufactured from january 2008 through april 9, 2010, equipped with freedman seat barriers, p/nos. 38764 and 15198. The barrier for leg protection was built using the wrong gauge of material and fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant(s) may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Startrans will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact startrans at 1‑574‑642‑0810.

Recall number 10V219000 · Recall details

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5 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, structure and visibility.

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