NHTSA Recall 04V161000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Starcraft Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V161000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 040331 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | April 5, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 040331.also, customers can 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 04V161000
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.