Spartan Alpine 1999
Model Alpine made in 1999 by Spartan got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.
Model 1999
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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V246207 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 07/07/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 860 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/21/2000 | 09/21/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes, transit and school buses equipped with trw drag links. each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan customers are being notified to contact trw for the free remedy repair. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin 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 trw atalso 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 | |