Starcraft Ambient 2004

Model Ambient made in 2004 by Starcraft got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and trailer hitches.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06V095000JAYCO, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 06/30/2004V (Vehicle)1107MFRJAYCO, INC.03/31/200603/31/2006
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Consequence SummaryShould the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective SummaryFord motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
05V354000JAYCO, INC.from 06/20/2003 to 05/19/2004V (Vehicle)28508/22/2005MFRSTARCRAFT RV, INC.08/08/200508/09/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short and/or fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V082000JAYCO, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 06/30/2004V (Vehicle)1107MFRJAYCO, INC.03/28/200603/28/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition, combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Consequence SummaryThese hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryFord motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TRAILER HITCHES
05V556000JAYCO, INC.from 07/11/2003 to 08/05/2004V (Vehicle)187801/10/2006MFRSTARCRAFT RV, INC.12/16/200512/16/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration