1993-1996 Spartan Alpine, Spartan BC2000 and others recall: vehicle speed control

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 25, 1996. It covers about 7,633 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,633
reported: Nov 25, 1996
owners notified: Nov 10, 1996
related complaints: 6

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 96V201000

Affected vehicles

Spartan Alpine 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan BC2000 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Bus 1994-1996 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Discovery 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan EC 2000 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan EXP2001 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Highlander 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Mountain Master 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Shuttle Bus 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Specialty 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Tour Bus 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Transit Bus 1993-1996 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan WC 2000 1993-1994 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about acceleration problems.

1993 Spartan Alpine 1994 Spartan Alpine 1995 Spartan Alpine 1996 Spartan Alpine 1993 Spartan BC2000 1994 Spartan BC2000 1995 Spartan BC2000 1996 Spartan BC2000 1994 Spartan Bus 1995 Spartan Bus 1996 Spartan Bus 1993 Spartan Discovery

Questions about recall 96V201000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1996 Spartan Alpine, Spartan BC2000 and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 96V201000, reported on November 25, 1996, covers about 7,633 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V201000?

Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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