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1996 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.
96V081000 May 17, 1996
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
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
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOOSENING OF THE JOINT AND ULTIMATE SEPARATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.
Remedy
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.
604 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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