2017 Starcraft Candidate II problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Starcraft Candidate II.
Recalls filed by Starcraft
Power Train #17V430000 · 2017 · 557 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 glaval commute; 2017-2018 crossfit; 2016-2017 starcraft candidate ii and prodigy bus; 2015-2017 starcraft starlite recreational transit buses; and one 2017 rockport work truck. these vehicles were built on ford transit chassis. in the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
Risk: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'park' but the parking brake is not applied. these scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and as an interim repair, ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. a final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on august 28, 2017. own
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Starcraft Candidate II have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Starcraft for the 2017 Candidate II. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Starcraft Candidate II problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.