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2008 Starcraft Starlite recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Starcraft Starlite, covering 3,523 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported May 20, 2015 · 110 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V298000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported June 22, 2012 · 2,209 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1‑800‑347‑7440.

Recall number 12V293000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported December 1, 2011 · 1,204 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began in november 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑348‑7440.

Recall number 11V571000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Starcraft Starlite recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2008 Starcraft Starlite have?

3, covering equipment and equipment adaptive/mobility.

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