2005 Starcraft Ambient Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2005 Starcraft Ambient problems

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported August 1, 2008 · 16,644 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Starcraft is recalling 16,644 my 2004-2007 antigua, aruba, aruba fw, homestead, homestead fw, homestead settler, travel star, my 2005 aruba tahiti, aruba tahiti fw, ambient, homestead rancher, homestead rancher fw, my 2006 antigua xlt, travelstar xlt, my 2006-2007 starcraft, and my 2007 starstream and nxp motor homes, 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Starcraft is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or starcraft at 1‑260‑593‑2550.

Recall number 08V381000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported December 16, 2005 · 1,878 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑800‑283‑8267.

Recall number 05V556000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported August 8, 2005 · 285 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
Risk: This could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1‑574‑825‑5861.

Recall number 05V354000 · Recall details

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Is the 2005 Starcraft Ambient reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Starcraft Ambient.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Starcraft Ambient?

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How many recalls does the 2005 Starcraft Ambient have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, trailer hitches and electrical system.

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