2005 Starcraft Aruba FW recalls and problems

The 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Starcraft dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Starcraft Aruba FW recalls

Recall 08V-381: Equipment

Reported Aug 1, 2008 · 16,644 vehicles affected · STARCRAFT RV, INC.

Problem: 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 travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or starcraft at 1-260-593-2550.

2005 Starcraft Aruba FW problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported May 30, 2008
The contact owns a 2005 starcraft aruba. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2652. While the vehicle was parked at a camp ground, the contact smelled ammonia coming from the refrigerator. He examined the refrigerator and noticed that the fuel lines on the refrigerator were covered in a yellow dust. The contact did not notice any difference in the refrigerator prior to the failure. The refrigerator has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Updated 06/16/08

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW: 08V-381 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Starcraft Aruba FW?

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports).

Are Starcraft recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Starcraft dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.