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1998 SPARTAN ALPINE

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

04V035000 Jan 28, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.
Consequence
THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
963 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
98V173000 Jul 30, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
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
THE INDICATOR LAMP WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INDICATOR LAMP WITH A LAMP MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
441 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 SPARTAN ALPINE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION1
TSB981001 Nov 1, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SWAYBAR ENDLINK AND FRONT AXLE BRAKE INTENSIFIER. *YC

SPARTAN ALPINE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN ALPINE across all model years (1993–2000).

14 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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