Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #10V279000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V279000 by Starcraft Bus. Includes 1,020 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/UP BUTTON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 allstar shuttle buses manufactured from october 2007 through december 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V279000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2010-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift/up button

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,020

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 allstar shuttle buses manufactured from october 2007 through december 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k3wx_83ve-i6d2

NHTSA ID: 10V279000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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