RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Vehicles

Starcraft 2004–2009 Equipment recall

Recalled March 19, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V100000 · Starcraft

Hazard
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. The safety recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Units
399 units

Description

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 XLT buses manufactured from January 16, 2004, to October 29, 2009. The affected vehicles have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating specified on the certification label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. The safety recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Product
Starcraft XLT
Manufacturer(s)
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

Starcraft 2004–2009 Equipment recall | RecallWatchUSA