2012 Starcraft Starlite | 2011 Starcraft Starlite — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published June 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 8, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V268000, published June 13, 2012 and initiated June 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Starcraft Bus; 2012 Starcraft Starlite | 2011 Starcraft Starlite — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
STARCRAFT BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 STARLITE SHUTTLE BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 25, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES 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. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT BUS AT 1-800-347-7440 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARCRAFT
- Model
- STARLITE
- Manufacturer
- Starcraft Bus
- Lot
- 2012 STARCRAFT STARLITE | 2011 STARCRAFT STARLITE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Starcraft Starlite | 2011 Starcraft Starlite — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V268000 on June 13, 2012. Reported hazard: STARCRAFT BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 STARLITE SHUTTLE BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 25, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES 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. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARCRAFT BUS AT 1-800-347-7440 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STARCRAFT. Model: STARLITE.