- 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
2008 Starcraft XLT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Starcraft XLT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2013 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical XLT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Starcraft XLT 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 is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
- The risk
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- The fix
- Starcraft will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact starcraft bus at 1-800-347-7440.
- 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.
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Starcraft XLT: every year compared
All XLT years2008 Starcraft XLT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Starcraft XLT | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 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 XLT
Does the 2008 Starcraft XLT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Starcraft XLT: labels (March 2013); equipment adaptive / mobility (June 2012); 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 XLT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Starcraft XLT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2008 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