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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V300📅 May 20, 2015

2006–2015 Starcraft Prodigy & 2006–2015 Starcraft Quest recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Quest and Prodigy school buses manufactured June 20, 2006, through February 17, 2015 on 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 the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
15V300000
Manufacturer recall #
15V-213
Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus
Vehicles affected
76
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Owner phone
1-800-348-7440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 17, 2015
Built
Jun 20, 2006 – Feb 17, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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 15V300 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 15V300?

2006–2015 Starcraft Prodigy & 2006–2015 Starcraft Quest. 76 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 1-800-348-7440.