Defect Description For Recall
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. In The Affected Vehicles, Depending On The Routing Of The Alternator Harness, And The Orientation Of The Heater Hose Spring Clamp At The Front Of The Intake Manifold, The Alternator Harness May Be Pinched Between The Spring Clamp And The Air Conditioner Compressor Mounting Bracket.
Make Of Vehicle
STARCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
XPRESS
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V018000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Starcraft Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles, Correct The Clamp Installation And Repair And Reroute The Alternator Harness, As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 19, 2014. Customers May Contact Starcraft At 1-800-347-7440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1954
Date Owners Notified
20140219
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Starcraft Bus
Date Report Received
20140127
Make Campaign Number
EQ14-001