Recall 04V-161: 2004 Starcraft Allstar, 2004 Starcraft Starlite
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Apr 5, 2004, covering about 91 vehicles.
The problem
Certain buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake lights will not function if the wheelchair lift enable switch is turned on while the vehicle is in gear.
The risk
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no rear brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the main electrical circuit board. Owner notification began may 3, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440, ext. 312.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 040331.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V161000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-161?
Certain buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake lights will not function if the wheelchair lift enable switch is turned on while the vehicle is in gear.
How is recall 04V-161 fixed?
Dealers will repair the main electrical circuit board. Owner notification began may 3, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440, ext. 312.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.