Recall 15V478 covers 160 2014-2016 Starcraft Bus vehicles with backup cameras that show reversed images. Repair is free at a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer.
Starcraft Bus is recalling 160 2014-2016 Starlite, Starquest, and Allstar Xl vehicles because the backup camera display can show left and right in reverse. If the image shows an object or person on the wrong side of the vehicle, the crash risk increases; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The back over prevention camera system on 2014-2016 Starcraft Bus vehicles is supposed to show the driver a live view behind the vehicle while backing up. That view helps the driver judge where the rear of the vehicle is in relation to people, curbs, posts, and other obstacles. The system depends on the camera sending an image in the correct orientation.
In the affected camera, the potting material inside the unit can damage a 0 Ohm resistor on the circuit board. Potting is the protective material used around electronics, and the resistor is part of the path that helps the board process the camera signal. Once that resistor is damaged, the display can show a reverse image instead of the intended view.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver sees the camera picture, but the image is reversed, so the display does not match the intended rear view.
Who's affected?
The scope spans bus models from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, all tied to the camera system.
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Starlite | Camera system |
|---|---|
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Starquest | Camera system |
| 2015 Elkhart ECE4 | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar | Camera system |
| 2015 Glaval Bus Entourage | Camera system |
| 2015 Glaval Bus Concorde Ii | Camera system |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Starlite | Camera system |
| 2015 Forest River Rockport | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp | Camera system |
| 2014 Forest River Rockport | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus XLT | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Xpress | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Starquest | Camera system |
| 2015 Glaval Bus Legacy | Camera system |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Allstar Mvp | Camera system |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Allstar | Camera system |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus XLT | Camera system |
| 2015 Starcraft Bus Xpress | Camera system |
| 2014 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl | Camera system |
| 2016 Starcraft Bus Allstar Xl | Camera system |
| 2015 Glaval Bus Apollo | Camera system |
| Units affected | 160 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 reversed camera image can show an object or person on the left side of the screen when they are on the right side of the vehicle, and the reverse. That wrong side view increases crash risk while backing up. There is no warning sign before the display is wrong, so check mirrors and surroundings carefully. Repair is free at any franchised Starcraft Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Starcraft Bus vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer to schedule the free backup camera replacement that corrects the reversed camera image.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V478 when you call.
- Use extra care when backing up until the repair is complete. Check mirrors and surroundings directly instead of relying only on the camera image.
- Call Starcraft Bus customer service at 1-574-264-5179 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Starcraft Bus technician replaces the backup camera covered by recall 15V478. The repair is free, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related camera repair before the recall work. Keep repair invoices and payment records, and ask Starcraft Bus customer service or the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 11, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| September 11, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 11, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V478?
Recall 15V478 covers 160 2014-2016 Starcraft Bus vehicles with a backup camera system that displays the camera image in reverse. An object shown on the left side of the screen is actually on the right side of the vehicle, or the reverse, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Starcraft Bus vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V478. If it is, contact a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer to schedule the backup camera replacement. Reference recall number 15V478 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will replace the affected backup camera free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a reversed backup camera image. If the display shows a person or object on one side while it is actually on the other side of the vehicle, the driver can back up in the wrong direction, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Starcraft Bus vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then call a franchised Starcraft Bus dealer with recall number 15V478 and ask for the backup camera replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V478000 |
|---|---|
| Starcraft Bus customer service | 1-574-264-5179 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V478 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V478000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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