Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V089000 Reported March 5, 2012

School bus seats/fmvss 222

Q: What is recall 12V089000?

NHTSA recall 12V089000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on March 5, 2012. It addresses: School bus seats/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Starcraft Bus · N/A · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V089000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Starcraft Bus

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 5, 2012

Defect Summary

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prodigy and quest school buses, manufactured from october 11, 2010 through january 3, 2011. These buses are equipped with bus seats manufactured by c.e. White. The seats were sold and installed as original equipment for certain starcraft school buses. the seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat back may fail, increasing the risk of injury to the seats occupant.

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcing bracket that c.e. White has provided. the safety recall began on april 5, 2012. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-347-7440.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference recall ID 12V089000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 12V089000

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

What is recall 12V089000?

NHTSA recall 12V089000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on March 5, 2012. It addresses: School bus seats/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V089000 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.