Vehicle speed controlRecall 96V-201 · Spartan vehicles
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 96V-201 covers 7,633 Spartan vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE.
The risk
IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THESE ACTUATORS UNTIL NEW OR REMANUFACTURED UNITS CAN BE SUPPLIED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1993 to September 27, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.