The worst 1996 Spartan Highlander problems
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Recalls 2
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 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V081000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1996 Spartan Highlander
Is the 1996 Spartan Highlander reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Spartan Highlander.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Spartan Highlander?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Spartan Highlander have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and steering.
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