NHTSA Recall 11V584000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
STARCRAFT BUS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,792 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Starcraft Prodigy.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V584000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11V103000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | December 8, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. Due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency, the vehicle occupants may be unable to open the rear door, which would hinder egress of the bus, possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2012. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes
Starcraft bus' recall campaign number is 11v103000.owners 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 11V584000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Prodigy | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Starcraft Quest | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.