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2010-2013 Starcraft Allstar, Starcraft Prodigy and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Starcraft Bus reported this safety recall on January 27, 2014. It covers about 1,954 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,954
reported
Jan 27, 2014
owners notified
Feb 19, 2014

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 14V018000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V018000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 Starcraft Allstar, Starcraft Prodigy and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 14V018000, reported on January 27, 2014, covers about 1,954 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V018000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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