2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2003-12-16
Description
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.
Consequence
This does not comply with the standard.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 031124.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 2003-04-01
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).