Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #11V584000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V584000 by Starcraft Bus. Includes 1,792 affected units, REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE/FMVSS 217, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 10, 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V584000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2011-12-08T00:00:00

Subject: Rear emergency exit door handle/fmvss 217

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,792

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11V103000

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

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: Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 10, 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h2cb-4rbq-ub9i

NHTSA ID: 11V584000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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