Possible overloading of vehicle/fmvss 567
Defect Summary
Starcraft bus (starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 allstar, starquest, starlite, and ultrastar commercial buses manufactured january 1, 2002, to september 30, 2007. the affected vehicles, when loaded with passengers and fuel, may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
If the buses are loaded beyond the gvwr rating on the certification label, the vehicle could have poor handling, tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised certification label based on corrected axle and wheel calculations or dealers will remove seats from buses that cannot support additional weight beyond the gvwr on the existing label. this work will be done free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2015. owners may contact starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440. starcraft's number for this recall is 05-06242015-0058.
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FAQ: Recall 15V445000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V445000?
NHTSA recall 15V445000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on July 13, 2015. It addresses: Possible overloading of vehicle/fmvss 567. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V445000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05-06242015-0058. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.