2003 Starcraft Ultrastar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar — 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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Fires reported

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NCAP overall

Does the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar have recalls?

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

15V445000OtherJuly 13, 2015 · 800 units

Defect

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."

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.

Remedy

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.

2003 Starcraft Ultrastar — common questions

Is the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar 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 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

Does the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar have recalls?

2003 Starcraft Ultrastar — common questions

Is the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar reliable?

Does the 2003 Starcraft Ultrastar have recalls?

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