- The problem
- Starcraft is recalling 16,644 my 2004-2007 antigua, aruba, aruba fw, homestead, homestead fw, homestead settler, travel star, my 2005 aruba tahiti, aruba tahiti fw, ambient, homestead rancher, homestead rancher fw, my 2006 antigua xlt, travelstar xlt, my 2006-2007 starcraft, and my 2007 starstream and nxp motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Starcraft is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or starcraft at 1-260-593-2550.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Starcraft Ambient Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Starcraft Ambient have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in August 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Ambient year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Starcraft Ambient recalls 7
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 motor homes built on ford e-450 chassis, and equipped with lt225/75r16e tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' The tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.
- The risk
- At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.
- The fix
- Owners will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267 .
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
- The risk
- Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition, combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- The risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
- The risk
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
- The risk
- This could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes the battery cable may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.
- The risk
- This could cause the cable to melt, creating an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and reroute and/or replace the battery cable free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 574-825-5861.
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Starcraft Ambient: every year compared
All Ambient years2005 Starcraft Ambient vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Starcraft Ambient | 0 | 7 | D | |
| 2005 Starcraft Allstar | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Starcraft Homestead Settler | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Starcraft Aruba Tahiti | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2005 Starcraft Homestead Rancher | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2005 Starcraft Ambient
Does the 2005 Starcraft Ambient have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2005 Starcraft Ambient: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2008); labels (April 2006); wiring (March 2006); engine and engine cooling (March 2006) and more. 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 2005 Starcraft Ambient had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Starcraft Ambient a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Starcraft Ambient 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.
What should I do if my 2005 Starcraft Ambient 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