The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V100000·Announced 2013-03-19

Starcraft XLT Buses Recalled for Incorrect Weight Rating Labels

Starcraft Bus is recalling 2004-2009 XLT buses because incorrect weight rating labels could lead to improper loading and tire failure.

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 risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 XLT buses manufactured between January 16, 2004, and October 29, 2009. The affected vehicles have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating specified on the certification label, causing them to fail to comply with 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. The safety recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STARCRAFT XLT
Brand
STARCRAFT
Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
399

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 (1)

  • XLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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