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2004 Starcraft Ambient

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 Dec 16, 2005
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 2004 Starcraft Ambient. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

Safety recalls

2 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
05V556000

TRAILER HITCHES

Dec 16, 2005
1,878 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HITCH RECEIVER MAY HAVE MISSING REINFORCING PLATES. WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE HITCH, IT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME IF THESE PLATES ARE MISSING.
The risk: THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REINFORCING PLATES WITH NEW HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
JAYCO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
05V354000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Aug 8, 2005
285 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CABLE TIES, WHICH ATTACH THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME RAILS, MAY BREAK AND CAUSE THE WIRE HARNESS TO DROP INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE MELTING AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES AND ATTACH NEW HEAVY DUTY CABLE TIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.
JAYCO, INC.View 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.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Starcraft Ambient by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005030—
2004Viewing020—
2003020—

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.