Starcraft Ultrastar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft Bus recalls 2002–2007 Starcraft — 4 models

Recall number

15V445000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 800 units

Why it was recalled

If the buses are loaded beyond the GVWR rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the GVWR on the existing label. This work will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.