CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

October 14, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE

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.

NHTSA ID: 11E043000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 1,579

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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