Recall 05V-007: 2001–2003, 2005 Starcraft Allstar, 2001–2005 Starcraft Starlite and 2 more
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 10, 2005, covering about 612 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 050103.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V007000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Allstar | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 | All years |
| Starcraft Starlite | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Starcraft Starquest | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Starcraft XLT | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
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 05V-007?
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.
How is recall 05V-007 fixed?
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.
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.