Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #14V018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V018000 by Starcraft Bus. Affecting 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 Includes 1,954 affected units, Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V018000
Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus
Report Received Date: 2014-01-27T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator wiring harness may be pinched
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,954

Details

MFR Campaign Number: EQ14-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 5.53

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NHTSA ID: 14V018000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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