| Make : STARCRAFT | Model : STARLITE | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040209 - 20040309 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V161000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040503 | Date Received by ODI: 20040405 | Date Added to Database: 20040410 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 040331 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 91 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS TURNED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 2004. 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, EXT. 312. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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). |
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