Vehicle recall 14V018000 · January 27, 2014
Starcraft Allstar, Prodigy and 5 more models
In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Starcraft Bus is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allstar XL, Ultrastar, Allstar, Starlite, Starquest, Xpress, Prodigy, Quest, and Allstar MVP transit buses built on Ford cutaway chassis equipped with Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engines and Trans/Air-brand air compressors. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
- Consequence
- The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Starcraft Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Customers may contact Starcraft at 1-800-347-7440.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 27, 2014
- Filed by
- Starcraft Bus
- Manufacturer campaign
- EQ14-001
- Owner notification
- February 19, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,954
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Starcraft Allstar (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Prodigy (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Quest (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Starlite (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Starquest (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Ultrastar (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Starcraft Xpress (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Starcraft been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Starcraft dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.