NHTSA Recall 04V556000: Labels (equipment)
SUPREME CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Startrans Bus Ambassador.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V556000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 22, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain transit buses fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the wrong label was placed at the passenger entrance/exit and was not specifically indicating where the emergency door release mechanism was located.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, a passenger may not know immediately where the emergency door release would be located, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will furnish the correct label and will be placed at a noticeable location. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact startrans at 574-642-4730.
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 04V556000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Startrans Bus Ambassador | 2004 |
| Startrans Bus President | 2004 |
| Startrans Bus Senator Heavy Duty | 2004 |
| Startrans Bus Senator Series II | 2004 |
| Startrans Bus Trolley | 2004 |
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.