- The problem
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Starcraft Starlite Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Starcraft Starlite have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2015 for the air conditioner.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Starlite year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Starcraft Starlite recalls 3
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
- Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allstar XL, Ultrastar, Allstar, Starlite, Starquest, Xpress, Prodigy, Quest, and Allstar MVP transit buses built on Ford cutaway chassis equipped with Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engines and Trans/Air-brand air compressors. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
- The risk
- The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Starcraft Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Customers may contact Starcraft at 1-800-347-7440.
- The problem
- Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 starlite shuttle buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (Smi) prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, And the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, May result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
- The risk
- In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Starcraft bus will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began during june 2012. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-347-7440 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
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Starcraft Starlite: every year compared
All Starlite years2012 Starcraft Starlite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Starcraft Starlite | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2012 Starcraft Autumn Ridge | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2012 Starcraft Starlite
Does the 2012 Starcraft Starlite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Starcraft Starlite: air conditioner (May 2015); alternator / generator / regulator (January 2014); roof and pillars (June 2012). 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 2012 Starcraft Starlite had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Starcraft Starlite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Starcraft Starlite 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 2012 Starcraft Starlite 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