2017 Starcraft Starlite problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Starcraft Starlite.
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
Seats #18V799000 · 2018 · 38 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and freedman seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall began december 4, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. forest river's number for this recall is 05-0903.
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 Starlite have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Starcraft for the 2017 Starlite. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Starcraft Starlite problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.