1996 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 96V014000 on 01/24/1996
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1994 - 09/30/1995
- Affected:
- 358
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair the steering wheel center control assemblies to eliminate the electrical shorting.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 96V081000 on 05/21/1996
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1995 - 04/30/1996
- Affected:
- 604
- Defect:
- The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. the recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. the flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. if a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.
- Notes:
- System: steering; linkages; link; drag. vehicle description: type a motorhomes with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) from 19,000 to 36,000 lbs. and transit bus chassis or speciality trucks with gvwr from 18,000 to 36,000 lbs. equipped with trw draglink assembly. note: owner notification is expected to begin may 10, 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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