Recall 04V556000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 2004-2004 STARTRANS BUS SENATOR SERIES II
RECALL This recall affects up to 125 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V556000 |
| Manufacturer | SUPREME CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 125 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, 'BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.' THE WRONG LABEL WAS PLACED AT THE PASSENGER ENTRANCE/EXIT AND WAS NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATING WHERE THE EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM WAS LOCATED.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A PASSENGER MAY NOT KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHERE THE EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE WOULD BE LOCATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FURNISH THE CORRECT LABEL AND WILL BE PLACED AT A NOTICEABLE LOCATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT STARTRANS AT 574-642-4730.
Related Recalls for STARTRANS BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V067000 | 1995 STARTRANS BUS CANDIDATE | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 324 | |
| 94V078000 | 1994 STARTRANS BUS SENATOR | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 678 | |
| 02V115000 | 2001 STARTRANS BUS CLASSIC AMERICAN TROLLEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 8 | |
| 02V116000 | 2000 STARTRANS BUS CLASSIC AMERICAN TROLLEY | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |