Recall 15V263 covers 20 2015 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses with noncompliant seat-bottom foam. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 20 2015 Prodigy and Quest school buses because the seat-bottom foam core is under recall for FMVSS 302 flammability compliance. With an ignition source, the seats can catch fire more easily and raise the risk that a fire starts or spreads; Starcraft dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat bottom in a 2015 Starcraft Prodigy or Quest school bus is the cushion assembly passengers sit on. Beneath the upholstery, the foam core gives the seat its shape and support. Because it is an interior material, it also has to meet the federal flammability standard for materials used inside a vehicle.
On the affected buses, the seat bottom assemblies were built with virgin foam core material that does not meet FMVSS No. 302, the flammability rule for interior materials. The defect is in the foam itself, not in a latch, belt, or seat frame. If the material is exposed to flame, it does not perform to the required standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal in daily use, so the VIN decides whether a specific Prodigy or Quest bus is included.
Who's affected?
Covers both Starcraft Prodigy and Quest buses from the 2015 model year, with the same seat assembly listed for each model.
| 2015 Starcraft Prodigy | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2015 Starcraft Quest | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 20 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
If these school bus seats were built with the noncompliant foam core, they are less resistant to catching fire around an ignition source. That increases the risk that a fire starts or spreads. Keep ignition sources away from the seats and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Starcraft Prodigy or Quest school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule the free seat-bottom foam replacement that brings the school bus seats into the flammability standard.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V263 when you call.
- Keep open flames, smoking materials, and heat sources away from the bus seats until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician replaces the school bus seat bottoms with foam that meets the required flammability safety standard. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Starcraft has a general reimbursement plan on file for qualifying out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related seat-bottom repair, bring your repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk or contact Starcraft customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 5, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| May 11, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 15, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V263?
Recall 15V263 covers 20 2015 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses with seat-bottom foam that does not meet the FMVSS 302 flammability standard. Starcraft dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with compliant foam for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Starcraft Prodigy or Quest is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 15V263. If it is, contact a Starcraft dealer to schedule replacement of the affected seat bottoms. Reference recall number 15V263 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Starcraft will replace the affected school bus seat bottoms free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall repair.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V263?
The risk is fire spread inside the bus if the affected seat-bottom foam is present and exposed to an ignition source. The recall repair replaces that foam with material that meets the federal flammability standard, reducing the fire risk tied to recall 15V263.
What if I bought this Starcraft school bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2015 Starcraft Prodigy or Quest is included, then call a Starcraft dealer or Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V263000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V263 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V263000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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