NHTSA Recall 03V114000: Seats
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Starcraft Starbus.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V114000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 031003 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 24, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V114000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.