- The problem
- Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 transit buses built on ford and freightliner chassis and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
- The risk
- If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
- The fix
- Starcraft will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began in november 2011. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Starcraft Elf Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Starcraft Elf have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2011 for the air conditioner.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Elf year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Starcraft Elf recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2008 Starcraft Elf yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Starcraft Elf: every year compared
All Elf years2008 Starcraft Elf vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Starcraft Elf | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Starcraft Starstream 24QB | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Starcraft Allstar | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Starcraft Elf
Does the 2008 Starcraft Elf have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Starcraft Elf: air conditioner (December 2011). 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 2008 Starcraft Elf had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Starcraft Elf a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Starcraft Elf 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 2008 Starcraft Elf 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