Vehicle recall 96V014000 · January 23, 1996

Spartan Alpine and Mountain Master

Intermittent disruption of the functions controlled by the steering wheel center touch pad can occur caused by electrical shortage inside the steering wheel assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Intermittent disruption of the functions controlled by the steering wheel center touch pad can occur caused by electrical shortage inside the steering wheel assembly. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 104, "windhsield wiping and washing systems;" and no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause improper operation of the functions controlled by the touch pad. The function (1) fails to operate; (2) operates intermittently; or (3) operates unexpectedly, i.e. A function comes on without being switched on. Any of these could distract a driver increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the steering wheel center control assemblies to eliminate the electrical shorting.
Notes: System: steering wheel and column; FMVSS nos. 104 and 108. Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis, GVWR 23,000 to 31,000 pounds, equipped with a "vip" steering wheel with center controls (also called the "smartwheel" or "intelliwheel").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 1-800-722-3025. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 23, 1996
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: February 19, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 358
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan Alpine (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
Spartan Mountain Master (1995-1996): 1996, 1995

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