2013 Starcraft Bus XLT recalls and problems
The 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Starcraft Bus XLT recalls
Recall 15V-766: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Foreest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Recall 15V-525: Fuel System, Other
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL transit buses manufactured by October 17, 2012, to November 26, 2012, and 2013 Starcraft XLT transit buses manufactured October 14, 2012, to November 26, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with Navistar engines that have fuel injectors that may fail.
Risk: If one or more fuel injectors fail, the engine may misfire, causing a loss of performance, possibly resulting in an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Navistar dealers will recalibrate the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-08102015-0071.
Recall 15V-527: Electrical System
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL, 2013 Starcraft All Star, and XLT transit buses manufactured October 17, 2012, to November 20, 2012. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
Risk: If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a cable tie to provide proper clearance for the engine grid heater power feed cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-08102015-0072.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Starcraft Bus XLT: 15V-766 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 15V-525 (fuel system, other), 15V-527 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Starcraft Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Starcraft Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.