Starcraft Bus: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Starcraft Bus in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 13, 2015

(Campaign #: 05-06242015-0058)

Possible Overloading of Vehicle/FMVSS 567

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

NHTSA ID: 15V445000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 800

Consequence Summary:

If the buses are loaded beyond the GVWR rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the GVWR on the existing label. This work will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.63

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July 6, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured October 20, 2008, to June 1, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire Placards that display an incorrect kilopascal (kPa) value for tire pressures. The label may also be missing the spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

NHTSA ID: 15V430000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 832

Consequence Summary:

If the tire is filled based on the incorrect information listed on the placard, the tire may be over inflated, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Starcraft will notify owners and will provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 86.3

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May 20, 2015

(Campaign #: 15V-213)

Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V298000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 110

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 18.18

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May 20, 2015

(Campaign #: 15V-213)

Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V300000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 76

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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May 5, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured August 21, 2014, to April 16, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

NHTSA ID: 15V263000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

Corrective Action:

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or by email at starcraftwarranty@forestriverinc.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95

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