Starcraft Starbus problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2002–2003: 2 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Seat Belts #03V506000 · 2003 · 683 units
Problem: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some transit buses with a gross vehicle weight rate of 8500 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. did not have child restraint anchorage systems installed.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: Dealers will install child restraint anchorage systems. 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 at 1-800-348-7440.
Seats #03V114000 · 2003 · 73 units
Problem: Certain buses built on the freightliner sprinter chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the under floor support for the seat mounting does not meet the requirements of these standards.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: dealers will add additional support for mounting the seat legs through the floor. owner notification began march 28, 2003. 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 1-574-533-1105, ext. 367.
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