NHTSA Recall 15V298000: Air conditioner (equipment)
Starcraft Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Starcraft Allstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15V-213 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | May 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 15V298000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Allstar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft Senator II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft Starlite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft Starquest | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.