2004 Starcraft Starlite recalls and problems
The 2004 Starcraft Starlite has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Starcraft Starlite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Starcraft Starlite recalls
Recall 15V-445: Equipment
Problem: Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Allstar, Starquest, Starlite, and Ultrastar commercial buses manufactured January 1, 2002, to September 30, 2007. The affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the buses are loaded beyond the GVWR rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the GVWR on the existing label. This work will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.
Recall 05V-007: Equipment
Problem: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door is not labeled correctly to identify that it is an emergency exit and instructions for opening the door are not affixed to the door.
Risk: If the operation of the emergency exit door is not understood, an occupant may not be able to open the door and exit the vehicle in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install an emergency exit sign above the rear door. Instructions for opening the door will be mounted near the handle of the door free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2005. Owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440.
Recall 04V-520: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or starcraft at 574-533-1105.
Recall 04V-161: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Certain buses built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake lights will not function if the wheelchair lift enable switch is turned on while the vehicle is in gear.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no rear brake lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the main electrical circuit board. Owner notification began may 3, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440, ext. 312.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Starcraft Starlite have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Starcraft Starlite: 15V-445 (equipment), 05V-007 (equipment), 04V-520 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 04V-161 (exterior lighting). 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.