Recalls for 1999 Spartan Alpine

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 2000-09-21
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes, transit and school buses equipped with trw drag links.  Each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies.  Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket.

Consequence
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Spartan customers are being notified to contact trw for the free remedy repair.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin 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 trw atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 2004-01-30
Description
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground.  The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.  

Consequence
The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector.  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 western rv at 509-457-4133.  

Notes
Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).