Starcraft Starquest recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 20, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Starcraft Bus recalls 2006–2015 Starcraft — 4 models

Recall number

15V298000

Brand / firm

Starcraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 110 units

Why it was recalled

If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What was recalled

Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Allstar, Starlite, Starquest, and Senator II transit buses manufactured June 20, 2006, to February 17, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

What to do

Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 15V-213.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.