Challenger Door Rear Emergency Exit Door — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published October 14, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E043000, published October 14, 2011. Recalling firm: CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC; Challenger Door Rear Emergency Exit Door — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
What's the hazard
CHALLENGER DOOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, MODEL NUMBER 1251 AND 1252, PRODUCED FROM 2009 THROUGH 2011 AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN STARCRAFT SCHOOL BUSES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE LATCH MECHANISM, THE HANDLE MAY BIND.
What to do
CHALLENGER DOOR IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER DOOR AT 1-574-773-8115 OR STARCRAFT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHALLENGER DOOR
- Model
- REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR
- Manufacturer
- CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC
- Lot
- CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Challenger Door Rear Emergency Exit Door — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E043000 on October 14, 2011. Reported hazard: CHALLENGER DOOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, MODEL NUMBER 1251 AND 1252, PRODUCED FROM 2009 THROUGH 2011 AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN STARCRAFT SCHOOL BUSES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE LATCH MECHANISM, THE HANDLE MAY BIND.
What should I do if I have this product?
CHALLENGER DOOR IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER DOOR AT 1-574-773-8115 OR STARCRAFT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHALLENGER DOOR. Model: REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR.