Joint strength/missing required adhesive
Defect Summary
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy mfsab and quest model school buses manufactured from october 20, 2008, through january 18, 2011. the body panels could be missing a structural joint adhesive. accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, serious injury or death can occur as a result of the structural collapse of the school bus body panels.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on february 28, 2011. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Starcraft Bus or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 11V100000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V100000?
NHTSA recall 11V100000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on February 15, 2011. It addresses: Joint strength/missing required adhesive. The recall affects approximately 1,385 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V100000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.