2011 Startrans Senator — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published June 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V269000, published June 13, 2012. Recalling firm: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION; 2011 Startrans Senator — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION (STARTRANS) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2011 SENATOR COMMERCIAL BUS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCH. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLY, 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
STARTRANS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND A SERVICE KIT WILL BE PROVIDED BY SMI ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEALER OR OWNER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY BEGAN IN JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARTRANS AT 1-574-6420811 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STARTRANS
- Model
- SENATOR
- Manufacturer
- STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION
- Lot
- 2011 STARTRANS SENATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Startrans Senator — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V269000 on June 13, 2012. Reported hazard: STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION (STARTRANS) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2011 SENATOR COMMERCIAL BUS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCH. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLY, 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?
STARTRANS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND A SERVICE KIT WILL BE PROVIDED BY SMI ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEALER OR OWNER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY BEGAN IN JUNE 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT STARTRANS AT 1-574-6420811 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: STARTRANS. Model: SENATOR.