2008 Starcraft AllstarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Starcraft Allstar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-298 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Starcraft Allstar has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2008 Starcraft Allstar recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

18%repaired · 2017 Q1

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 15V-298 · May 20, 2015 · 110 vehicles · 20 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-199 · May 14, 2013 · 169 vehicles

Risk. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 12V-293 · Jun 22, 2012 · 2,209 vehicles

Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 11V-571 · Dec 1, 2011 · 1,204 vehicles

Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-278 · Jun 21, 2010 · 1,020 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-279 · Jun 21, 2010 · 1,020 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Starcraft.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Allstar year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Allstar median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Allstar owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 STARCRAFT ALLSTAR TRANSIT BUS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE CROSSBEAM BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS WAS CORRODED AND DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE CABIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
Complaint 10627014 · Aug 21, 2014 · 84,929 miles

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