NHTSA Campaign 11E043000 — CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR 9999 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 11E043000. Vehicle: CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11E043000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Manufacturer | CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC |
Official summary
CHALLENGER DOOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, MODEL NUMBER 1251 AND 1252, PRODUCED FROM 2009 THROUGH 2011 AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN STARCRAFT SCHOOL BUSES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE LATCH MECHANISM, THE HANDLE MAY BIND.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
CHALLENGER DOOR IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER DOOR AT 1-574-773-8115 OR STARCRAFT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 87581 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11E043000 |
| Make | CHALLENGER DOOR |
| Model | REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Manufacturer Name | CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC |
| Record Type Code | E |
| Potentially Affected Units | 1579 |
| Action Date | 2011-10-10 |
| Initiator Code | OVSC |
| Manufacturer (Display) | CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC |
| Report Date | 2011-10-14 |
| Notification Date | 2011-10-14 |
| Official Summary | CHALLENGER DOOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, MODEL NUMBER 1251 AND 1252, PRODUCED FROM 2009 THROUGH 2011 AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN STARCRAFT SCHOOL BUSES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE LATCH MECHANISM, THE HANDLE MAY BIND. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | CHALLENGER DOOR IS WORKING WITH STARCRAFT TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED BUSES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER DOOR AT 1-574-773-8115 OR STARCRAFT FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000044020001317775000000289 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |