Recall 11V-584: 2008–2011 Starcraft Prodigy, 2008–2011 Starcraft Quest
STARCRAFT BUS recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Dec 8, 2011, covering about 1,792 vehicles.
The problem
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. Due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
The risk
In the event of an emergency, the vehicle occupants may be unable to open the rear door, which would hinder egress of the bus, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2012. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Starcraft bus' recall campaign number is 11v103000.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT BUS |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V584000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft Prodigy | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Starcraft Quest | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | 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 11V-584?
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. Due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
How is recall 11V-584 fixed?
Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2012. Owners may contact starcraft bus 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.