2004 Starcraft Homestead recalls and problems

The 2004 Starcraft Homestead has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft dealer.

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

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Starcraft Homestead vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Starcraft Homestead 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.

Recall 07V-425: Equipment

Reported Sep 11, 2007 · 13,765 vehicles affected · STARCRAFT RV, INC.

Problem: On certain 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Starcraft rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). 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 rv at 1-260-593-2550.

2004 Starcraft Homestead problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment2

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

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 2004 Starcraft Homestead complaints

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

Equipment · reported May 21, 2009
The contact owns a 2004 starcraft homestead 33cks. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact received a recall notice last fall from dometic regarding his refrigerator. He has been calling dometic about the recall in order to have someone repair the unit. The contact was informed that someone was on the way; however, they were waiting to provide him with an authorization number for the repair. No one ever showed up to repair the unit. The part number and NHTSA campaign id number were unknown. Updated 06/03/09 the consumer stated the repairs have been made. Updated…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Starcraft Homestead have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Starcraft Homestead: 08V-381 (equipment), 07V-425 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Starcraft Homestead?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports).

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.