Recall 14V-102: 2009–2010 Starcraft Prodigy, 2009–2010 Starcraft Quest

Starcraft Bus recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 10, 2014, covering about 281 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-102
Report date
Mar 10, 2014
Vehicles affected
281
Owners notified
Mar 20, 2014

The problem

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured August 20, 2009, through March 30, 2010, and equipped with A & M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

The risk

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Starcraft Bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerStarcraft Bus
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number14V102000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Starcraft Prodigy2009, 2010All years
Starcraft Quest2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-102?

Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured August 20, 2009, through March 30, 2010, and equipped with A & M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

How is recall 14V-102 fixed?

Starcraft Bus will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus at 1-800-348-7440.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.