Recall 13V100 affects 399 2004-2009 Starcraft XLT buses with incorrect weight-rating labels. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 399 2004-2009 XLT buses because the certification label lists incorrect gross vehicle and axle weight ratings. A wrong label can lead to improper loading, tire failure, and a higher crash risk; the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2004-2009 Starcraft XLT bus is the weight-rating tag. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating, which tell an owner or service shop the certified loaded weight for the bus and the certified load for each axle. Those ratings guide passenger, cargo, equipment, tire, and axle decisions.
On affected XLT buses, that label lists the wrong weight-rating values. The bus itself is not described as having a broken axle or frame in NHTSA campaign 13V100; the defect is the information printed on the certification label. Wrong ratings can lead an owner or operator to load or service the bus using numbers that do not match the bus's certified limits.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is found by checking the certification label and VIN recall eligibility, not by waiting for a sound, warning light, or change in how the bus drives.
Who's affected?
Each listed XLT model year is tied to the same vehicle label issue, so the scope turns on the exact VIN.
| 2004 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2008 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2007 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2006 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2005 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Starcraft XLT | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 399 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A misprinted certification label can lead to improper loading. Too much weight or the wrong rear tire setup can cause tire failure and raise crash risk. Check loading labels before carrying passengers or cargo, and schedule the recall work through a Starcraft dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2009 Starcraft XLT bus is included in this recall.
- Review the Starcraft owner notice mailed on April 1, 2013, or call Starcraft if you never received it.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and reference recall number 13V100 when you ask about the free repair path.
- Schedule the label, suspension, rear-tire, or seating remedy that corrects the weight-rating label and loading risk.
- Avoid loading the bus above the corrected weight rating until the dealer remedy is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician reviews the certification label and the bus configuration. Depending on the bus, Starcraft will provide a corrected certification label, add suspension equipment and upgrade the rear tires, or remove seats so the rated weight information matches the vehicle. The source record says the safety recall began on April 1, 2013, but this page does not list a current remedy status. The dealer repair will be free once available through Starcraft's recall process.
Timeline
| March 19, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V100?
Recall 13V100 covers 399 2004-2009 Starcraft XLT buses with certification labels that list incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating values. Starcraft dealers will correct affected buses with a new label, suspension and tire upgrades, or seat removal.
What should I do if my 2004-2009 Starcraft XLT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V100. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer and ask which remedy applies to your vehicle. Reference recall number 13V100 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance defects at no cost. For recall 13V100, Starcraft dealers will remedy the bus with the required label, suspension and tire work, or seat change without charging the owner.
What is the safety risk from the wrong label?
The risk is improper loading. If the certification label lists the wrong weight ratings, the bus can be loaded beyond its safe limit. Improper loading can lead to tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my Starcraft XLT used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Starcraft XLT is included, then call a Starcraft dealer with recall number 13V100.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V100000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V100 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V100000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →