1995 Spartan Alpine Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V201000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: September 27th, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: November 10th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THESE ACTUATORS UNTIL NEW OR REMANUFACTURED UNITS CAN BE SUPPLIED.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V072000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: May 29th, 1996

Defect Summary:
THESE SOLENOIDS CAN FAIL TO OPERATE OR PASS CURRENT. THESE SOLENOIDS ARE USED TO TURN THE POWER TO THE IGNITION BUS BAR(S) ON THE POWER PANEL(S) ON AND OFF.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF A SOLENOID WILL CAUSE THE SET OF CONTROLLED DEVICES NOT TO FUNCTION. SOME OF THESE DEVICES ARE: CRUISE CONTROL, BACK-UP LAMP, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ELECTR0NIC CONTROL UNIT POWER; TURN SIGNALS; HEATER/ DEFROSTER, AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE SOLENOIDS WITH AN "AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLS COMPANY" SOLENOID.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOME CHASSIS, TRANSIT BUS, AND SPECIALITY VEHICLE CHASSIS APPLICATIONS EQUIPPED WITH PRESTOLITE CHASSIS POWER PANEL SOLENOIDS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE MAY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V014000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1995
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: February 19th, 1996

Defect Summary:
INTERMITTENT DISRUPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER TOUCH PAD CAN OCCUR CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDHSIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS;" AND NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE TOUCH PAD. THE FUNCTION (1) FAILS TO OPERATE; (2) OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY; OR (3) OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, I.E. A FUNCTION COMES ON WITHOUT BEING SWITCHED ON. ANY OF THESE COULD DISTRACT A DRIVER INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTRICAL SHORTING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN; FMVSS NOS. 104 AND 108. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, GVWR 23,000 TO 31,000 POUNDS, EQUIPPED WITH A "VIP" STEERING WHEEL WITH CENTER CONTROLS (ALSO CALLED THE "SMARTWHEEL" OR "INTELLIWHEEL").NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.