Spartan Mountain Master 1996
Model Mountain Master made in 1996 by Spartan got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V081000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 01/01/1996 to 05/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 604 | 05/06/1996 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 05/17/1996 | 05/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V014000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 01/01/1995 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 358 | 02/19/1996 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 01/23/1996 | 01/25/1996 | 571 | 104 | |||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V201000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 06/01/1993 to 09/27/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 7633 | 11/10/1996 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 11/25/1996 | 11/27/1996 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Recall related, 96v201, the eco cruise control actuator, dealership has failed replace parts, contacted mfr. 1-may-97, no known date when parts will be available. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1996 | 1 | 08/14/1995 | |
| The manufacturer has no idea when the cruise control parts will be available because the parts are made in england and the usa has no parts and cannot build the parts in the usa. *ak | |||