Challenger Door, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E043000 by Challenger Door, Llc. Includes 1,579 affected units, REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Challenger door is recalling certain rear emergency exit doors, model number 1251 and 1252, produced from 2009 through 2011 and sold as original equipment for certain starcraft school buses. due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind.

Corrective Action

Challenger door is working with starcraft to identify and notify owners of the affected buses. owners may contact challenger door at 1-574-773-8115 or starcraft for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E043000

Manufacturer: Challenger Door, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Rear emergency exit door handle

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,579

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Challenger door is recalling certain rear emergency exit doors, model number 1251 and 1252, produced from 2009 through 2011 and sold as original equipment for certain starcraft school buses. due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind.

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, the vehicle occupants may be unable to open the rear door, which would hinder egress of the bus, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Challenger door is working with starcraft to identify and notify owners of the affected buses. owners may contact challenger door at 1-574-773-8115 or starcraft for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11E043000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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