2008 Starcraft XLT Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Equipment: other: labelsReported March 19, 2013 · 399 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 XLT buses manufactured from January 16, 2004, to October 29, 2009. The affected vehicles have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating specified on the certification label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. The safety recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1‑800‑348‑7440.

Recall number 13V100000 · 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 wheelchairs 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

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3 recalls, covering equipment and equipment adaptive/mobility.

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