Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #13V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V100000 by Starcraft Bus. Affecting model year 2004-2009 xlt buses manufactured from january 16, 2004, to october 29, 2009 Includes 399 affected units, Incorrect Certification Label, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2004-2009 xlt buses manufactured from january 16, 2004, to october 29, 2009

Defect Summary

Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 xlt buses manufactured from january 16, 2004, to october 29, 2009. the affected vehicles have incorrect values for the gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating specified on the certification label. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. the safety recall began on april 1, 2013. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V100000
Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus
Report Received Date: 2013-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect certification label
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 399

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 xlt buses manufactured from january 16, 2004, to october 29, 2009. the affected vehicles have incorrect values for the gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight rating specified on the certification label. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. the safety recall began on april 1, 2013. 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

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NHTSA ID: 13V100000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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