Startrans Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12V269000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V269000 by Startrans Bus Corporation. Includes 1 affected units, ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Startrans bus corporation (startrans) is recalling one model year 2011 senator commercial bus equipped with a specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatch. increased friction between the rear plate assembly, 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

Startrans will notify the owner and a service kit will be provided by smi along with repair instructions to the dealer or owner free of charge. the safety began in june 2012. owners may contact startrans at 1-574-6420811 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V269000

Manufacturer: Startrans Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2012-06-13T00:00:00

Subject: Roof escape hatches/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Startrans bus corporation (startrans) is recalling one model year 2011 senator commercial bus equipped with a specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatch. increased friction between the rear plate assembly, 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: Startrans will notify the owner and a service kit will be provided by smi along with repair instructions to the dealer or owner free of charge. the safety began in june 2012. owners may contact startrans at 1-574-6420811 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3duu_qz6u_xi5b

NHTSA ID: 12V269000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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