2009 Starcraft Allstar | 2008 Starcraft Allstar | 2007 Starcraft Allstar — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published June 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 21, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V279000, published June 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Starcraft Bus; 2009 Starcraft Allstar | 2008 Starcraft Allstar | 2007 Starcraft Allstar — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 ALLSTAR SHUTTLE BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What to do
STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT
- Model
- ALLSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Starcraft Bus
- Lot
- 2009 STARCRAFT ALLSTAR | 2008 STARCRAFT ALLSTAR | 2007 STARCRAFT ALLSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Starcraft Allstar | 2008 Starcraft Allstar | 2007 Starcraft Allstar — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V279000 on June 21, 2010. Reported hazard: STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 ALLSTAR SHUTTLE BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION, SHOULD THE "UP" BUTTON BE RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL AND MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.
What should I do if I have this product?
STARCRAFT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR THIS SAFETY DEFECT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION AT NO COST. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT. Model: ALLSTAR.