Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #15V298000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V298000 by Starcraft Bus. Affecting 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 Includes 110 affected units, Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V298000
Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus
Report Received Date: 2015-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Terminal strip possibly reconnected improperly
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15V-213
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 18.18

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NHTSA ID: 15V298000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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