1995 SPARTAN HIGHLANDER Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V072000 on 05/07/1996
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 04/30/1995
Affected:
741
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these defective solenoids with an "automotive controls company" solenoid.
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.

Campaign:
96V201000 on 11/26/1996
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
05/31/1993 - 09/26/1996
Affected:
7,633
Defect:
The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
Consequence:
If the actuator binds, engine speed may not decrease to the level anticipated by the operator, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.
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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