NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Starcraft Starbus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2002 Starcraft Starbus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Starcraft dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Starcraft Starbus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SEAT BELTS

NHTSA #03V506000

Reported December 9, 2003 · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY

Potentially affected: 683 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME TRANSIT BUSES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATE OF 8500 LBS. TO 10,000 LBS. DID NOT HAVE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS INSTALLED.

Safety consequence

THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STARCRAFT AT 1-800-348-7440.

Notes

STARCRAFT RECALL NO. 031124.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

SEATS

NHTSA #03V114000

Reported March 24, 2003 · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY

Potentially affected: 73 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON THE FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE UNDER FLOOR SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT MOUNTING DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THESE STANDARDS.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR MOUNTING THE SEAT LEGS THROUGH THE FLOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STARCRAFT BUS AT 1-574-533-1105, EXT. 367.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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