- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Starcraft Allstar Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Starcraft Allstar have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2015 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Allstar year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Starcraft Allstar recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release." The rear door is not labeled correctly to identify that it is an emergency exit and instructions for opening the door are not affixed to the door.
- The risk
- If the operation of the emergency exit door is not understood, an occupant may not be able to open the door and exit the vehicle in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and install an emergency exit sign above the rear door. Instructions for opening the door will be mounted near the handle of the door free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2005. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
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Starcraft Allstar: every year compared
All Allstar years2003 Starcraft Allstar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Starcraft Allstar | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2003 Starcraft 23RBS | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Starcraft 21SB | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Starcraft Camping Trailer | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2003 Starcraft Aruba | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2003 Starcraft Allstar
Does the 2003 Starcraft Allstar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Starcraft Allstar: labels (July 2015); labels (January 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Starcraft Allstar had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Starcraft Allstar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Starcraft Allstar year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Starcraft Allstar years have the most complaints?
2005 (1), 2008 (1), 2015 (1). See every Starcraft Allstar year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Starcraft Allstar has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data