2005 Starcraft Ambient recalls and problems
The 2005 Starcraft Ambient has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Starcraft Ambient vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Starcraft Ambient recalls
Recall 08V-381: Equipment
Problem: Starcraft is recalling 16,644 my 2004-2007 antigua, aruba, aruba fw, homestead, homestead fw, homestead settler, travel star, my 2005 aruba tahiti, aruba tahiti fw, ambient, homestead rancher, homestead rancher fw, my 2006 antigua xlt, travelstar xlt, my 2006-2007 starcraft, and my 2007 starstream and nxp motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Starcraft is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or starcraft at 1-260-593-2550.
Recall 05V-556: Trailer Hitches
Problem: On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Risk: This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Recall 05V-354: Electrical System
Problem: On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
Risk: This could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Starcraft Ambient have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Starcraft Ambient: 08V-381 (equipment), 05V-556 (trailer hitches), 05V-354 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Starcraft recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Starcraft dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.