2005 Starcraft Ambient Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Starcraft Ambient. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Starcraft Ambient
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Starcraft is recalling 16,644 my 2004-2007 antigua, aruba, aruba fw, homestead, homestead fw, homestead settler, travel star, my 2005 aruba tahiti, aruba tahiti fw, ambient, homestead rancher, homestead rancher fw, my 2006 antigua xlt, travelstar xlt, my 2006-2007 starcraft, and my 2007 starstream and nxp motor homes, fifth wheel and…
Remedy: Starcraft is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge.…
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Trailer hitches
On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the reinforcing plates with new hardware. The recall began on january 10, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain motor homes, the cable ties, which attach the main wiring harness to the frame rails, may break and cause the wire harness to drop into the exhaust system.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motor homes and attach new heavy duty cable ties. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-574-825-5861.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Starcraft Ambient. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Starcraft Ambient model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Starcraft Ambient model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Starcraft Ambient | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Starcraft Ambient | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Starcraft Ambient | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Starcraft Ambient
How do I know if my 2005 Starcraft Ambient has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Starcraft Ambient; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Starcraft dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V354000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Starcraft models
- Starcraft7 complaints
- Autumn Ridge4 complaints
- 21SSO3 complaints
- Allstar3 complaints
- Aruba3 complaints
- Roadstar3 complaints
- Tent Trailer3 complaints
- Allstar XLT2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.