Starcraft Bus And Mobility | NHTSA Recall #04V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V161000 by Starcraft Bus And Mobility. Includes 91 affected units, STARCRAFT/FMVSS 108/BRAKE LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake lights will not function if the wheelchair lift enable switch is turned on while the vehicle is in gear.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the main electrical circuit board. owner notification began may 3, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440, ext. 312.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V161000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus And Mobility

Report Received Date: 2004-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Starcraft/fmvss 108/brake lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 91

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 040331

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake lights will not function if the wheelchair lift enable switch is turned on while the vehicle is in gear.

Consequence Summary: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no rear brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the main electrical circuit board. owner notification began may 3, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440, ext. 312.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V161000

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