CHALLENGER DOOR CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR
Brand
CHALLENGER DOOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
CHALLENGER DOOR, LLC is recalling certain CHALLENGER DOOR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR equipment due to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch issues. 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 I.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026