Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” The Rear Door Is Not Labeled Correctly To Identify That It Is An Emergency Exit And InstruCTIons For Opening The Door Are Not Affixed To The Door.
Make Of Vehicle
STARCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
ALLSTAR
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V007000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Operation Of The Emergency Exit Door Is Not Understood, An Occupant May Not Be Able To Open The Door And Exit The Vehicle In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Install An Emergency Exit Sign Above The Rear Door. InstruCTIons For Opening The Door Will Be Mounted Near The Handle Of The Door Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 15, 2005. Owners May Contact Starcraft At 1-800-348-7440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus And Mobility
Start Of Manufacture
20010901
End Of Manufacture
20050131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
612
Date Owners Notified
20050311
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus And Mobility
Date Report Received
20050110
Make Campaign Number
50103
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217