NHTSA Recall 14V018000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Starcraft Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,954 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Starcraft Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V018000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | EQ14-001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | January 27, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V018000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Allstar | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Prodigy | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Quest | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Starlite | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Starquest | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Ultrastar | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Starcraft Xpress | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.