Starcraft Allstar Shuttle Buses Recalled for Lift Restraint Belt Defect

Plain-English summary

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Allstar shuttle buses manufactured between December 1, 2007, and December 18, 2009. These vehicles are fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. The recall addresses a defect in the lift's restraint belt, which is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.

Ricon discovered that it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears to be latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, posing a risk of injury to the user.

Ricon will perform the remedy for this campaign, which began on November 12, 2010. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

STARCRAFT ALLSTAR

Brand

STARCRAFT

Manufacturer

STARCRAFT BUS

Category

Vehicle — Shuttle Bus

Hazard

• lift-movement
• injury

Affected units

1,020

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