Spartan Alpine, Mountain Master (1995-1996): Steering
Recall 96V014000 · Jan 23, 1996 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
358
vehicles affected
358
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V014000
- Date
- Jan 23, 1996
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 358
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 1995-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
What can happen
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 DRIVER INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan | Alpine | 1995-1996 |
| Spartan | Mountain Master | 1995-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V014000?
2 models: Spartan Alpine (1995-1996), Spartan Mountain Master (1995-1996), about 358 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V014000?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
What can happen?
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 DRIVER INCREASING THE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.