2004 Starcraft Xlt problems & recalls

Problem: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door is not labeled correctly to identify that it is an emergency exit and instructions for opening the door are not affixed to the door.

Risk: If the operation of the emergency exit door is not understood, an occupant may not be able to open the door and exit the vehicle in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and install an emergency exit sign above the rear door. instructions for opening the door will be mounted near the handle of the door free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2005. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.

Problem: 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."

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.