1996 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER
3 recalls — 2 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.
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.
96V014000 Jan 23, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
INTERMITTENT DISRUPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER TOUCH PAD CAN OCCUR CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDHSIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS;" AND NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE... Read more
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE TOUCH PAD. THE FUNCTION (1) FAILS TO OPERATE; (2) OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY; OR (3) OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, I.E. A FUNCTION COMES ON WITHOUT BEING SWITCHED ON. ANY OF THESE COULD DISTRACT A ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 7, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
RECALL RELATED, 96V201, THE ECO CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR, DEALERSHIP HAS FAILED REPLACE PARTS, CONTACTED MFR. 1-MAY-97, NO KNOWN DATE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 5, 1997
Incident date: Nov 10, 1996
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO IDEA WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE MADE IN ENGLAND AND THE USA HAS NO PARTS AND CANNOT BUILD THE PARTS IN THE USA. *AK
SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER — All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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