Key Takeaway

STARCRAFT BUS/FMVSS 217/EXIT RELEASE HANDLE by STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY was recalled on November 19, 2002. What to do: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT LABEL TO THE WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN...

NHTSA Ongoing

STARCRAFT BUS/FMVSS 217/EXIT RELEASE HANDLE

Recalled: November 19, 2002 ~10 units affected 02V301

Description

CERTAIN SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 2 REAR WHEEL CHAIR AND FLIP SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE FLIP SEAT INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE BUS PARTIALLY OBSCURES THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW'S RELEASE HANDLE AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION LABEL.

Injuries / Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT LABEL TO THE WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STARCRAFT BUS AT 1-800-348-7440.

Products Affected

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Company Information

STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT LABEL TO THE WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE...

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