NHTSA Recall 09V053000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 814 vehicles. It affects 2005 Starcraft Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V053000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0901V-001 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Starcraft is recalling 814my 2005-2007 ford e-350 starlite, ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and GM 3500 allstar trucks built on ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Starcraft is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 574-642-3112.
Notes
Starcraft recall no. 0901v-001.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V053000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Allstar | 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.