The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V293000·Announced 2012-06-22

Starcraft Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Roll Stop Latch Defect

Starcraft is recalling 2006-2010 buses with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, allowing occupants to fall from the elevated platform.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a wheelchair occupant could fall from an elevated platform and sustain injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The affected models include the Allstar XL, Allstar, Starlite, Starquest, Ultrastar, and XLT.

Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. This defect could allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Starcraft will notify owners, and authorized Braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-347-7440 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT ULTRASTAR, XLT, STARQUEST, ALLSTAR XL
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
STARCRAFT BUS
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,209

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • ULTRASTAR
  • XLT
  • STARQUEST
  • ALLSTAR XL
  • ALLSTAR
  • STARLITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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