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1997 Starcraft Satellite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1997 Starcraft Satellite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other Satellite years?

Satellite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted1 complaint1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Satellite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1997 Starcraft Satellite have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V010004Fuel SystemFebruary 4, 1998

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAMPING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 20 LB. LPG CYLINDERS SUPPLIED BY MANCHESTER TANK. THESE CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION. THE OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF A CYLINDER IS OVERFILLED, AND SOME OF THE GAS LEAKS OUT, THE VAPORS COULD IGNITE IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION PRESENT.

Remedy

MANCHESTER TANK IS PERFORMING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. MANCHESTER WILL REPLACE THESE LPG CYLINDERS.

1997 Starcraft Satellite — common questions

Is the 1997 Starcraft Satellite reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Starcraft Satellite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Starcraft Satellite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.