Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V219000 Reported May 21, 2010

Seat barrier for leg protection

Q: What is recall 10V219000?

NHTSA recall 10V219000 was issued by Startrans Bus Corporation on May 21, 2010. It addresses: Seat barrier for leg protection. The recall affects approximately 130 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Startrans Bus Corporation · Seats · 130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10V219000

Manufacturer Campaign

000314

Manufacturer

Startrans Bus Corporation

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

130

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 21, 2010

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant(s) may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Startrans Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 10V219000 or campaign 000314.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 10V219000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V219000?

NHTSA recall 10V219000 was issued by Startrans Bus Corporation on May 21, 2010. It addresses: Seat barrier for leg protection. The recall affects approximately 130 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Startrans Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V219000 or the manufacturer campaign number 000314. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.