Rear emergency exit door handle
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Challenger Door, Llc or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 11E043000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11E043000?
NHTSA recall 11E043000 was issued by Challenger Door, Llc on October 14, 2011. It addresses: Rear emergency exit door handle. The recall affects approximately 1,579 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Challenger Door, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.