Starcraft Prodigy recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 5, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft Bus recalls 2015 Starcraft Prodigy, Quest

Recall number

15V263000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 20 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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 is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or by email at starcraftwarranty@forestriverinc.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.