There have been 4 safety recalls for the Starcraft Ultrastar. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Starcraft Ultrastar.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Starcraft Allstar, 2003 Starcraft Allstar, 2004 Starcraft Allstar, 2005 Starcraft Allstar, 2006 Starcraft Allstar, 2007 Starcraft Allstar, 2002 Starcraft Starlite, 2003 Starcraft Starlite, 2004 Starcraft Starlite, 2005 Starcraft Starlite, 2006 Starcraft Starlite, 2007 Starcraft Starlite, 2002 Starcraft Starquest, 2003 Starcraft Starquest, 2004 Starcraft Starquest, 2005 Starcraft Starquest, 2006 Starcraft Starquest, 2007 Starcraft Starquest, 2002 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2004 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2005 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2006 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2007 Starcraft Ultrastar |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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).... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Starcraft Allstar, 2011 Starcraft Allstar, 2012 Starcraft Allstar, 2013 Starcraft Allstar, 2010 Starcraft Prodigy, 2011 Starcraft Prodigy, 2012 Starcraft Prodigy, 2013 Starcraft Prodigy, 2010 Starcraft Quest, 2011 Starcraft Quest, 2012 Starcraft Quest, 2013 Starcraft Quest, 2010 Starcraft Starlite, 2011 Starcraft Starlite, 2012 Starcraft Starlite, 2013 Starcraft Starlite, 2010 Starcraft Starquest, 2011 Starcraft Starquest, 2012 Starcraft Starquest, 2013 Starcraft Starquest, 2010 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2011 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2012 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2013 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2010 Starcraft Xpress, 2011 Starcraft Xpress, 2012 Starcraft Xpress, 2013 Starcraft Xpress |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allstar xl, ultrastar, allstar, starlite, starquest, xpress, prodigy, quest, and allstar mvp transit buses built on Ford cutaway chassis equipped with Ford 5. 4l or 6. 8l engines and trans/air-brand air compressors.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Starcraft Allstar, 2007 Starcraft Allstar, 2008 Starcraft Allstar, 2009 Starcraft Allstar, 2010 Starcraft Allstar, 2006 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2007 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2008 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2009 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2010 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2006 Starcraft Starlite, 2007 Starcraft Starlite, 2008 Starcraft Starlite, 2009 Starcraft Starlite, 2010 Starcraft Starlite, 2006 Starcraft Starquest, 2007 Starcraft Starquest, 2008 Starcraft Starquest, 2009 Starcraft Starquest, 2010 Starcraft Starquest, 2006 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2007 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2008 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2009 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2010 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2006 Starcraft XLT, 2007 Starcraft XLT, 2008 Starcraft XLT, 2009 Starcraft XLT, 2010 Starcraft XLT |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Starcraft Allstar, 2007 Starcraft Allstar, 2008 Starcraft Allstar, 2009 Starcraft Allstar, 2010 Starcraft Allstar, 2006 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2007 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2008 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2009 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2010 Starcraft Allstar Xl, 2006 Starcraft ELF, 2007 Starcraft ELF, 2008 Starcraft ELF, 2009 Starcraft ELF, 2010 Starcraft ELF, 2006 Starcraft Starlite, 2007 Starcraft Starlite, 2008 Starcraft Starlite, 2009 Starcraft Starlite, 2010 Starcraft Starlite, 2006 Starcraft Starquest, 2007 Starcraft Starquest, 2008 Starcraft Starquest, 2009 Starcraft Starquest, 2010 Starcraft Starquest, 2006 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2007 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2008 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2009 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2010 Starcraft Ultrastar, 2006 Starcraft XLT, 2007 Starcraft XLT, 2008 Starcraft XLT, 2009 Starcraft XLT, 2010 Starcraft XLT |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 transit buses built on Ford and freightliner chassis and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 13, 2015 | Equipment:other:labels | 800 |
| Jan. 27, 2014 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 1,954 |
| Jun. 22, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 2,209 |
| Dec. 1, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 1,204 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2013 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2012 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2011 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2010 Starcraft Ultrastar | 3 |
| 2009 Starcraft Ultrastar | 2 |
| 2008 Starcraft Ultrastar | 2 |
| 2007 Starcraft Ultrastar | 3 |
| 2006 Starcraft Ultrastar | 3 |
| 2005 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2004 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |
| 2002 Starcraft Ultrastar | 1 |