NHTSA Recall 05V007000: Labels (equipment)
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 612 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Starcraft Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V007000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 050103 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | January 10, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 11, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door is not labeled correctly to identify that it is an emergency exit and instructions for opening the door are not affixed to the door.
Safety risk
If the operation of the emergency exit door is not understood, an occupant may not be able to open the door and exit the vehicle in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install an emergency exit sign above the rear door. Instructions for opening the door will be mounted near the handle of the door free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2005. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 050103.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V007000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Allstar | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Starcraft Starlite | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Starcraft Starquest | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Starcraft XLT | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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.