2011 STARCRAFT STARLITE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
12V268000 on 06/12/2012
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
03/31/2011 - 03/24/2012
Affected:
61
Defect:
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 starlite shuttle buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Starcraft bus will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began during june 2012. owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-347-7440 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
14V018000 on 01/27/2014
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Affected:
1,954
Defect:
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allstar xl, ultrastar, allstar, starlite, starquest, xpress, prodigy, quest, and allstar mvp transit buses built on ford cutaway chassis equipped with ford 5.4l or 6.8l engines and trans/air-brand air compressors. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Consequence:
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Starcraft bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2014. customers may contact starcraft at 1-800-347-7440.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
15V298000 on 05/19/2015
Component:
Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:
06/19/2006 - 02/16/2015
Affected:
110
Defect:
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 allstar, starlite, starquest, and senator ii transit buses manufactured june 20, 2006, to february 17, 2015 and built on a gm chassis. the affected vehicles are equipped with trans-air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by trans-air personnel. after installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence:
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on august 17, 2015. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. starcraft's number for this recall is 15v-213.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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