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1995 SPARTAN HIGHLANDER

2 recalls — 0 complaints

96V201000 Nov 25, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THESE ACTUATORS UNTIL NEW OR REMANUFACTURED UNITS CAN BE SUPPLIED.
7,633 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
96V072000 May 1, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
THESE SOLENOIDS CAN FAIL TO OPERATE OR PASS CURRENT. THESE SOLENOIDS ARE USED TO TURN THE POWER TO THE IGNITION BUS BAR(S) ON THE POWER PANEL(S) ON AND OFF.
Consequence
FAILURE OF A SOLENOID WILL CAUSE THE SET OF CONTROLLED DEVICES NOT TO FUNCTION. SOME OF THESE DEVICES ARE: CRUISE CONTROL, BACK-UP LAMP, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ELECTR0NIC CONTROL UNIT POWER; TURN SIGNALS; HEATER/ DEFROSTER, AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE SOLENOIDS WITH AN "AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLS COMPANY" SOLENOID.
741 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN HIGHLANDER across all model years (1993–1998).

7 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — Year by Year

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1996 2 0 View
1995 (current) 2 0
1994 1 0 View
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