2006–2015 Starcraft Allstar, 2006–2015 Starcraft Senator II, 2006–2015 Starcraft Starlite and 1 other model Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount…
NHTSA campaign 15V298000 · Equipment · filed May 20, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Starcraft Bus (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Allstar, Starlite, Starquest, and Senator II transit buses manufactured June 20, 2006, to February 17, 2015 and built on a GM chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Starcraft's number for this recall is 15V-213.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Starcraft | Allstar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft | Senator II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft | Starlite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Starcraft | Starquest | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V298000 (manufacturer number 15V-213). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.