School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V263000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V263000?
NHTSA recall 15V263000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on May 5, 2015. It addresses: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302. The recall affects approximately 20 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 15V263000 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.