Recall 14V059 affects 29 2009-2010 Starcraft All Star buses for high-resistance door circuit boards. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft dealer.
Starcraft is recalling 29 2009-2010 All Star transit buses equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance and exit doors because voltage spikes can damage the door actuator circuits and create high resistance. That resistance can overheat the circuit board and increase fire risk; the Starcraft dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger entrance and exit door on 2009-2010 Starcraft All Star transit buses uses an electric actuator to move the door when the driver operates the control. That actuator depends on a circuit board and related wiring to send steady power to the door motor. When those electrical parts work correctly, the door opens and closes in a controlled way for passengers.
On the recalled buses, sudden voltage spikes can damage the actuator's electrical components and circuits. The circuit board then develops high resistance, which means electricity has a harder time flowing through the board. That weak electrical path can keep the actuator from getting the power or signal it needs to operate the passenger door correctly.
There is no warning sign before failure. A door can work normally until the affected electronics stop responding, so the issue is tied to the actuator and circuit board rather than a visible door part.
Who's affected?
The scope is split across the 2009 and 2010 model years, with the same electrical equipment component listed for each.
| 2010 Starcraft All Star | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2009 Starcraft All Star | Electrical |
| Units affected | 29 |
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?
High resistance in the circuit board can overheat the board and increase the risk of a fire. Confirm whether your VIN is included and arrange dealer service promptly, since the issue involves electrical heat rather than a comfort feature. Repair will be free at any franchised Starcraft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Starcraft All Star is included in this recall.
- Contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to confirm the current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Schedule the free passenger-door actuator circuit-board replacement that addresses overheating from damaged door electrical circuits.
- Bring the recall notice if Starcraft mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V059 when you call.
- Keep the bus out of service until Starcraft or the dealer confirms the door electrical repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft technician replaces the affected passenger door actuator circuit boards. The recall notice says owner notification began on March 17, 2014, and the board replacement is performed free of charge. Before arranging service, ask the dealer to confirm parts and scheduling for your bus. Once the repair is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 18, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V059?
Recall 14V059 covers 29 2009-2010 Starcraft All Star transit buses equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance and exit doors. Voltage spikes can damage the door actuator circuit board, creating high resistance that overheats the board and increases fire risk. Starcraft dealers replace the affected circuit boards for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Starcraft All Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V059. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft dealer to schedule replacement of the affected entrance and exit door circuit boards. Reference recall number 14V059 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Starcraft's remedy says dealers will replace the affected circuit boards free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Starcraft dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In recall 14V059, voltage spikes can damage electrical components in the passenger door actuator. That damage creates high resistance on the circuit board, which can overheat the board and increase fire risk. The dealer repair replaces the affected boards for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V059000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft customer service | 1-800-348-7440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V059 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V059000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →