Recall Register

Starcraft: recalls by model and year

NHTSA lists 83 vehicle recall campaigns for Starcraft. The register has 35 model lines of the make, model years 1968 to 2017. NHTSA has 14 complaints on file for these model lines. NHTSA also lists 1 child seat, tire or equipment campaign for the make. The equipment pages show it.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

35 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Starcraft: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model lineModel yearsCampaignsComplaintsComplaints for each model yearComponent with the most mentions
Starcraft19760.3Suspension
Homestead7320.3Equipment
Aruba5220.4Equipment
Lexion3420.7Structure
Allstar151110.1Trailer Hitches
Venture5410.2Suspension
Starlite201200.0
Quest111200.0
Prodigy101000.0
Starquest15700.0
XLT10400.0
Ultrastar12400.0
Travel Star121000.0
Starcruiser4500.0
Allstar XL5200.0
Autumn Ridge6700.0
Comet3700.0
Ambient3500.0
AR-One3400.0
Antigua4200.0
Starmate4300.0
Travel Star EXP4400.0
Autumn Ridge AR-One3300.0
Starbus2200.0
Centennial2200.0
Folding Camping Trailer2200.0
GT2200.0
Launch2200.0
LX2200.0
SL2200.0
Starmaster2300.0
Emblem1200.0
Launch Ultra Lite1200.0
Lexion S-Lite1200.0
Shimera1200.0

This table compares the model lines of Starcraft only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 5 of 83.

  1. 18V799000Received . 38 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016-2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017-2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0903.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 05-0903. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

  2. 18V294000Received . 508 units.

    Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2011 Starcraft BC and BD and 2013 Comet BA, BB and BC camping trailers equipped with a Lippert Power Roof Lift Mechanism. The manual over-ride feature on these power lifts may be misused, potentially resulting in torque from the drive motor damaging the lift mechanism.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Damage to the lift mechanism may cause the roof to fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Starcraft will notify owners and will provide a warning label to instruct owners of the proper use of the manual over-ride feature, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902379.

    Report filed by Starcraft RV. Manufacturer campaign number 9902379. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  3. 17V747000Received . 2,879 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2009-2010 StarCraft, Centennial, Homestead, Travel Star, Travel Star EXP, Travel Star Sport, Autumn Ridge and Autumn Ridge SE recreational trailers, 2010 Rock Star, Lexion, Emblem and Homestead recreational trailers, 2013-2016 Comet recreational trailers, 2013-2015 AR-One and Launch recreational trailers, 2014-2016 Starflyer recreational trailers and 2016 Comet Hard Side recreational trailers. These trailers are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Starcraft will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

    Report filed by Starcraft RV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 33 make, model and year entries.

  4. 17V446000Received . 2 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 StarCraft Quest school buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 5-07142017-0481. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  5. 17V430000Received . 557 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Glaval Commute; 2017-2018 Crossfit; 2016-2017 Starcraft Candidate II and Prodigy Bus; 2015-2017 Starcraft Starlite recreational transit buses; and one 2017 Rockport work truck. These vehicles were built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5.35.225-0461.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 5.35.225-0461. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 11 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 83 campaigns.

Download all 83 campaigns of Starcraft (CSV)

Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Starcraft vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2010, with 9 campaigns.
Complaints about Starcraft vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2009, with 5 complaints.

Components in the complaints

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

Starcraft: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
ComponentPer 1,000Mentions
Equipment285.76
Power Train238.15
Suspension142.93
Structure95.22
Tires95.22
Trailer Hitches47.61
Wheels47.61
Visibility47.61

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Cite this page

Recall Register. Starcraft: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/starcraft/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
Investigations that name the make
2
Units in the campaigns
167,780

Manufacturers in the recall file: STARCRAFT RV, INC.; STARCRAFT COMPANY.

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Starcraft model line has the most recall campaigns?
The Quest: 12 campaigns for 11 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
Which Starcraft model line has the most complaints?
The Starcraft: 6 complaints for 19 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which components do the complaints about Starcraft vehicles name?
Equipment: 6 component mentions. Power Train: 5 component mentions. Suspension: 3 component mentions.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Starcraft?
167,780 units in 83 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.