2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
The 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, SEATS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE, potentially affecting up to 1,606 vehicles.
Recall 19V555000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 43 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft Allstar, Allstar XL, and Starlite vehicles equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1060.
View full details →Recall 18V799000 — SEATS
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V640000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,525 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Elkhart Coach ECII, Glaval Apollo and Sport buses, 2017-2018 Glaval Commute buses, 2012-2018 Glaval Entourage, Titan and Universal, StarCraft Bus Allstar and Starlite buses, 2013-2018 Glaval Legacy, Primetime and Titan II buses, 2015-2016 Allstar XL MVP buses, 2014-2016 StarCraft Prodigy buses, 2014 StarCraft Quest and Starquest buses, 2017 StarCraft Quest buses...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
050971 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler Warranty Extension.
050971 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler Warranty Extension.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE
- 2013 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2014 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2015 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2016 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2017 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2018 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE (current)
- 2019 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2021 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2022 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
- 2023 STARCRAFT BUS STARLITE — 0 complaints
Other STARCRAFT BUS Models
- STARCRAFT BUS QUEST — 4 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALL STAR — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALL STAR XL — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR MVP — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XL MVP — 0 total complaints
- STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR XLT — 0 total complaints