2006 Starcraft Aruba recalls and problems

The 2006 Starcraft Aruba has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Starcraft Aruba vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Starcraft Aruba recalls

Recall 08V-381: Equipment

Reported Aug 1, 2008 · 16,644 vehicles affected · STARCRAFT RV, INC.

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.

2006 Starcraft Aruba problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Starcraft Aruba complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · reported Jul 26, 2017
The contact owns a 2006 starcraft aruba. The contact stated that while the camper was locked and secured at a camp site, the contact attempted to open the door from the exterior however the key failed to open the door. The contact stated that his daughter who was already in the camper was also unable to unlock the deadbolt lock from inside of the camper. The contact was able to enter the camper from an alternate door. The contact stated that the alternate also had exhibited the same failure. The door lock was not replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13e039000…
Power Train · at 3,500 miles · reported Sep 29, 2009
The contact owns a 2006 starcraft aruba rv. He noticed that the right front tire was shredded on the inside. The contact replaced the tire and drove a few miles and noticed that tire he replaced also became defective. The dealer was unable to determine the failure, no repairs where made. The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that they where not responsible for the failure since the axle was not manufactured by them. The axle manufacturer stated that since the repairs were made to the vehicle no compensation would be offered. A local mechanic also determined the tow in/tow out…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Starcraft Aruba have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Starcraft Aruba: 08V-381 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Starcraft Aruba?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,500 miles.

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.