- The problem
- Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 XLT buses manufactured from January 16, 2004, to October 29, 2009. The affected vehicles have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating specified on the certification label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the buses by either providing a new certification label, adding additional suspension and upgrading the rear tires, or removing seats. The safety recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Starcraft XLT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Starcraft XLT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2013 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical XLT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Starcraft XLT 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 XLT: every year compared
All XLT years2004 Starcraft XLT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Starcraft XLT | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2004 Starcraft 21SSO | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 21RB | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 195CK | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft 215RB | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft Centennial CT | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Starcraft Homestead | 1 | 2 | F | 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 2004 Starcraft XLT
Does the 2004 Starcraft XLT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Starcraft XLT: labels (March 2013); 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 2004 Starcraft XLT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Starcraft XLT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Starcraft XLT 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 2004 Starcraft XLT 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