NEWMAR ALL STAR 2012: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Make : NEWMAR Model : ALL STAR Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2006-06-20 - 2015-02-17
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V298000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-08-17 Date Received by ODI: 2015-05-20 Date Added to Database: 2015-05-20
Manufacturers Involved: Starcraft Bus
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15V-213
Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 110
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.