Spartan Alpine 1998
Model Alpine made in 1998 by Spartan got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1998
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V035000 | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. | from 08/19/1997 to 01/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 963 | ODI | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 01/28/2004 | 01/30/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. the correct fuse was rated for 300 amps. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. 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 western rv at 509-457-4133. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V173000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 03/07/1997 to 04/17/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 441 | 10/08/1998 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 07/30/1998 | 07/31/1998 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. the brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 8,1998. 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 1-517-543-6400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SUSPENSION | |||||
| TSB981001 | 11/01/1997 | 603275 | Interference between passenger side front swaybar endlink and front axle brake intensifier. *yc | 02/16/1999 | |