Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #12V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V268000 by Starcraft Bus. Includes 61 affected units, ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 starlite shuttle buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches 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. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-347-7440 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V268000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2012-06-08T00:00:00

Subject: Roof escape hatches/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 61

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 starlite shuttle buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches 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, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Starcraft bus will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-347-7440 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V268000

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