Rear emergency exit door handle/fmvss 217
Defect Summary
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 prodigy and quest school buses and mfsab activity vehicles manufactured from december 8, 2008, through september 16, 2011, equipped with a challenger door rear emergency exit doors. due to insufficient lubrication on the rear door handle latch mechanism, the handle may bind, requiring a great force to open the rear door. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
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
Starcraft bus will notify owners, dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 10, 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Starcraft Bus or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 11V584000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V584000?
NHTSA recall 11V584000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on December 8, 2011. It addresses: Rear emergency exit door handle/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 1,792 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V584000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11V103000. 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.