2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and equipment adapted for mobility. The recalls address a range of defects affecting brakes, emergency exits, seating, mirrors, suspension, and wheelchair lifts.
There are six recalls involving various systems of the 2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR. The issues concern braking lines, emergency escape hatches, seating safety, rearview monitor functions, suspension U-bolts, and adaptive mobility equipment. Each recall includes specific remedies typically involving inspection, repair, or replacement at no cost to the owner.
Recalls- Brake lines. NHTSA recall 24V253000 affects 3,680 vehicles due to unsecured brake lines that might contact the frame rail and become damaged. Damaged lines can cause loss of brake pressure and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines free of charge.
- Roof escape hatch. NHTSA recall 19V555000 concerns 43 buses where the external handle on Safe Fleet Prolo roof escape hatches can break unexpectedly. A broken handle may prevent opening during emergencies, increasing injury risk. Dealers replace the hatch free of charge.
- Foldaway seats. NHTSA recall 18V799000 covers 38 vehicles with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats that may not lock properly when rotated upright. This failure increases occupant injury risk in crashes. Freedman Seating repairs the seats at no charge.
- Rearview monitors. NHTSA recall 19V202000 impacts 3,051 buses equipped with ASA Electronics backup mirror-monitors that may revert to default settings, reversing the camera image. This can cause drivers to turn incorrectly, raising crash risk. Dealers install a harness/relay/capacitor module free of charge.
- Suspension U-bolts. NHTSA recall 18V366000 involves 144 buses with rear axle U-bolts that may be insufficiently tightened. Loose or broken U-bolts can cause axle separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers inspect and tighten or replace U-bolts as needed free of charge.
- Wheelchair lifts. NHTSA recall 18V640000 covers 1,525 vehicles with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts where the positioning input cam may fail. This defect can cause the lift platform to stop above the floor height, risking injury when exiting. Dealers replace the cam free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney specializing in consumer protection can provide guidance on these matters.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
8481
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
3680 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Forest River Bus, LLC. (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Starcraft Allstar, Senator II, 2022-2024 Starcraft Allstar MVP, Senator II MVP, Eldorado National Advantage, 2018 Starcraft Candidate II, 2023 Starcraft Starlite, 2023-2034 Champion Challenger, Elkhart Coach ELKC, and 2019-2024 Glaval Universal transit buses. Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the frame rail.
Risk: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
43 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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.
Risk: 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.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
3051 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
38 vehicles affected
SEATS
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 place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
1525 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 and 2016 StarCraft Senator II buses. These vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheel chair Lifts that have a wheelchair lift positioning input cam that may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: 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.
2018 STARCRAFT BUS ALLSTAR
144 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.