Starcraft Starlite recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Starcraft Starlite, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 12, 2018Crash risk2016–2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar, 2017 Starcraft Bus Senator II, 2018 Starcraft Bus Starlite and 2 other models — Seats
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016-2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017-2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
18V799000 · 38 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 6, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Forest River Crossfit, 2017 Forest River Rockport, 2017 Glaval Commute and 3 other models — Power Train
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Glaval Commute; 2017-2018 Crossfit; 2016-2017 Starcraft Candidate II and Prodigy Bus; 2015-2017 Starcraft Starlite recreational transit buses; and one 2017 Rockport work truck. These vehicles were built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
17V430000 · 557 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2015Crash risk2002–2007 Starcraft Allstar, 2002–2007 Starcraft Starlite, 2002–2007 Starcraft Starquest and 1 other model — Equipment
Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
15V445000 · 800 units · Starcraft Bus
- May 20, 2015Fire risk2006–2015 Starcraft Allstar, 2006–2015 Starcraft Senator II, 2006–2015 Starcraft Starlite and 1 other model — Equipment
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.
15V298000 · 110 units · Starcraft Bus
- Jan 27, 2014Fire risk2010–2013 Starcraft Allstar, 2010–2013 Starcraft Prodigy, 2010–2013 Starcraft Quest and 4 other models — Electrical System
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.
14V018000 · 2K units · Starcraft Bus
- Jun 22, 2012Crash risk2006–2010 Starcraft Allstar, 2006–2010 Starcraft Allstar XL, 2006–2010 Starcraft Starlite and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND/OR VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
12V293000 · 2K units · STARCRAFT BUS
- Jun 8, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Starcraft Starlite — Structure
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."
12V268000 · 61 units · STARCRAFT BUS
- Dec 1, 2011Fire risk2006–2010 Starcraft Allstar, 2006–2010 Starcraft Allstar XL, 2006–2010 Starcraft Elf and 4 other models — Equipment
STARCRAFT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
11V571000 · 1K units · STARCRAFT BUS
- Sep 11, 2007Fire risk2004 Starcraft Antigua, 2003–2004 Starcraft Aruba, 2003–2004 Starcraft Homestead and 7 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
07V425000 · 14K units · STARCRAFT RV, INC.
- Jan 10, 2005Crash risk2001–2005 Starcraft Allstar, 2001–2005 Starcraft Starlite, 2001–2005 Starcraft Starquest and 1 other model — Equipment
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR IS NOT LABELED CORRECTLY TO IDENTIFY THAT IT IS AN EMERGENCY EXIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING THE DOOR ARE NOT AFFIXED TO THE DOOR.
05V007000 · 612 units · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY
- Oct 26, 2004Crash risk2004 Starcraft Starlite — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V520000 · 518 units · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY
- Apr 5, 2004Crash risk2004 Starcraft Allstar, 2004 Starcraft Starlite — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS TURNED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.
04V161000 · 91 units · STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY