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2023 Starcraft Bus Allstar

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 22, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Starcraft Bus Allstar. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V027000

STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Jan 22, 2025
61 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Starcraft Starlite and 2023 Allstar transit buses. The emergency exit handles and labels are not easily accessible which can prevent or delay the exit of passengers in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk: In the event of a crash or fire, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1890.
Forest River Bus, LLCManufacturer number 05-1890View on NHTSA.gov
24V253000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 5, 2024
3,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Damaged brake lines can cause loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Bus Customer Service Phone Number at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus number for this recall is 05-1756.
Forest River Bus, LLCManufacturer number 05-1756View on NHTSA.gov
22V029000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Jan 25, 2022
1,699 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Battisti Coach; Federal Coach-Spirit; StarCraft Quest XL; 2022 StarTrans P/S2; Elkhart Coach; Glaval Concord II, Legacy, Primetime; StarCraft Allstar MVP, Allstar XLT; Eldorado Advance; 2021-2022 Eldorado National(K-s)-Advantage; StarTrans Senator II, Senator II HD, Candidate II; StarCraft Starquest, Starlite; Glaval Commute, Entourage, Universal; Berkshire Coach Ultra; and 2021-2023 StarCraft Allstar and Allstar XL Transit Buses. The Programmable Relay Power Center (PRC) module can fail.
The risk: A PRC module failure can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will install a wire jumper harness to the PRC module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1461.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1461View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

511950

This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.

051701FRB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

According to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 23B50: "The Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM) software installed on your vehicle does not have a transfer function that predicts the charging port pin/terminal temperature." Additionally it indicates "Your battery may not fully charge and/or the charge cord may become stuck in your vehicle. You may also experience a burning smell or melting of the charge port pins."

511640B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or contamination may, over time, cause corrosion. This could result in high current draw through the circuit at the vehicles' lower left side B-pillar. Unintended release of excessive heat from the circuit may pose a risk of a vehicle fire and increase the risk of injury."

051600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

According to Lightning EMotors Recall 22V934: Due to multiple software and hardware discrepancies internal to the Romeo Power battery packs installed with these powertrains, the vehicle may fail to operate in cold temperatures, fail to start when the key is placed on, or may lose traction power while driving. A loss of traction power without warning while driving may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Starcraft Bus Allstar by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.