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  Safety Recalls of Spartan Alpine Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Spartan Alpine. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Spartan Alpine.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V251000; Oct. 7, 1998

This condition can reduce front brake life resulting in increased vehicle stopping distances.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Spartan Alpine, 1997 Spartan IC2242, 1997 Spartan K22242, 1998 Spartan K22242, 1999 Spartan K22242, 1996 Spartan MM2242, 1997 Spartan MM2242, 1998 Spartan MM2242, 1997 Spartan Z22242
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau tk-2 anti-lock brake system (abs). Pressure differential problems between front and rear brake systems can result in braking timing issues which can create excessive front brake wear. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V173000; Jul. 30, 1998

The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Spartan Alpine, 1998 Spartan BC2242, 1998 Spartan EXP2001, 1998 Spartan IC2242, 1998 Spartan K22242, 1998 Spartan MM2242, 1998 Spartan SB
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. The brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V201000; Nov. 25, 1996

If the actuator binds, engine speed may not decrease to the level anticipated by the operator, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 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, 1994 Spartan Discovery, 1995 Spartan Discovery, 1996 Spartan Discovery, 1993 Spartan Ec 2000, 1994 Spartan Ec 2000, 1995 Spartan Ec 2000, 1996 Spartan Ec 2000, 1993 Spartan EXP2001, 1994 Spartan EXP2001, 1995 Spartan EXP2001, 1996 Spartan EXP2001, 1993 Spartan Highlander, 1994 Spartan Highlander, 1995 Spartan Highlander, 1996 Spartan Highlander, 1993 Spartan Mountain Master, 1994 Spartan Mountain Master, 1995 Spartan Mountain Master, 1996 Spartan Mountain Master, 1993 Spartan Shuttle Bus, 1994 Spartan Shuttle Bus, 1995 Spartan Shuttle Bus, 1996 Spartan Shuttle Bus, 1993 Spartan Specialty, 1994 Spartan Specialty, 1995 Spartan Specialty, 1996 Spartan Specialty, 1993 Spartan Tour Bus, 1994 Spartan Tour Bus, 1995 Spartan Tour Bus, 1996 Spartan Tour Bus, 1993 Spartan Transit Bus, 1994 Spartan Transit Bus, 1995 Spartan Transit Bus, 1996 Spartan Transit Bus, 1993 Spartan Wc 2000, 1994 Spartan Wc 2000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recall Summary: The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V081000; May. 17, 1996

This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Spartan Alpine, 1996 Spartan BUS, 1996 Spartan Highlander, 1996 Spartan Mountain Master
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V072000; May. 1, 1996

Failure of a solenoid will cause the set of controlled devices not to function. Some of these devices are: cruise control, back-up lamp, anti-lock brake electr0nic control unit power; turn signals; heater/ defroster, and/or windshield wipers.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Spartan Alpine, 1995 Spartan EC2000, 1995 Spartan Highlander, 1995 Spartan Mountain Master, 1995 Spartan TB
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Summary: These solenoids can fail to operate or pass current. These solenoids are used to turn the power to the ignition bus bar(s) on the power panel(s) on and off. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Spartan Alpine Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 28, 2004   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 963
Sep. 21, 2000   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 860
Oct. 7, 1998   Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 1,237
Jul. 30, 1998   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning 441
Nov. 25, 1996   Vehicle Speed Control 7,633
May. 17, 1996   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 604
May. 1, 1996   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 741
Jan. 23, 1996   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 358


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Spartan Alpine Model Years

Model# Recalls
2000 Spartan Alpine 1
1999 Spartan Alpine 2
1998 Spartan Alpine 2
1997 Spartan Alpine 1
1996 Spartan Alpine 3
1995 Spartan Alpine 3
1994 Spartan Alpine 1
1993 Spartan Alpine 1