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Spartan EC 2000 Recall 96V201: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 96V201, reported November 25, 1996, 7,633 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V201SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Spartan Alpine1993199419951996
Spartan BC20001993199419951996
Spartan Bus199419951996
Spartan Discovery1993199419951996
Spartan EC 20001993199419951996
Spartan EXP20011993199419951996
Spartan Highlander1993199419951996
Spartan Mountain Master1993199419951996
Spartan Shuttle Bus1993199419951996
Spartan Specialty1993199419951996
Spartan Tour Bus1993199419951996
Spartan Transit Bus1993199419951996
Spartan WC 200019931994