The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V492000·Announced 2011-10-03

Startrans MFSAB School Activity Buses Recalled for Missing Mirror Decals

Startrans is recalling 2007-2011 MFSAB school activity buses because they lack required rearview mirror decals, which may increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to improper mirror use) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Startrans Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Startrans MFSAB school activity buses. These vehicles were produced without the required decal on the rearview mirror. The decal warns the bus operator to use the cross view mirrors while the bus is stopped and not to use them while the bus is moving.

The missing decals cause the buses to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Without the warning, images in the cross view mirrors may not accurately show another vehicle's location. Improper use of the mirrors may reduce the clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Startrans will mail the required decal along with detailed instructions on where to place it. The safety recall began on November 10, 2011. Owners may contact Startrans at 1-877-258-1391 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARTRANS MFSAB
Brand
STARTRANS
Manufacturer
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — School Activity Bus
Hazard
Affected units
444

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MFSAB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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