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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V018📅 Jan 28, 2014

2010–2013 Starcraft Allstar & 2010–2013 Starcraft Prodigy + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V018000
Manufacturer recall #
EQ14-001
Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus
Vehicles affected
1,954
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-800-347-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 19, 2014
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V018 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V018?

2010–2013 Starcraft Allstar & 2010–2013 Starcraft Prodigy + 5 more. 1,954 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Starcraft dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-347-7440.