2010 Starcraft Prodigy | 2010 Starcraft Quest | 2011 Starcraft Quest | 2009 Starcraft Prodigy | 2009 Starcraft Quest | 2008 Starcraft Prodigy | 2011 Starcraft Prodigy | 2008 Starcraft Quest — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published December 14, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V584000, published December 14, 2011 and initiated December 8, 2011. Recalling firm: Starcraft Bus; 2010 Starcraft Prodigy | 2010 Starcraft Quest | 2011 Starcraft Quest | 2009 Starcraft Prodigy | 2009 Starcraft Quest | 2008 Starcraft Prodigy | 2011 Starcraft Prodigy | 2008 Starcraft Quest — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT
- Model
- PRODIGY
- Manufacturer
- Starcraft Bus
- Lot
- 2010 STARCRAFT PRODIGY | 2010 STARCRAFT QUEST | 2011 STARCRAFT QUEST | 2009 STARCRAFT PRODIGY | 2009 STARCRAFT QUEST | 2008 STARCRAFT PRODIGY | 2011 STARCRAFT PRODIGY | 2008 STARCRAFT QUEST
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Starcraft Prodigy | 2010 Starcraft Quest | 2011 Starcraft Quest | 2009 Starcraft Prodigy | 2009 Starcraft Quest | 2008 Starcraft Prodigy | 2011 Starcraft Prodigy | 2008 Starcraft Quest — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V584000 on December 14, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT. Model: PRODIGY.