Vehicle recall 96V072000 · May 1, 1996
Spartan Alpine, EC 2000 and 3 more models
These solenoids can fail to operate or pass current.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these defective solenoids with an "automotive controls company" solenoid.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: class a motorhome chassis, transit bus, and speciality vehicle chassis applications equipped with prestolite chassis power panel solenoids. Note: owner notification is expected to begin during late may 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 1-800-722-3025. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1996
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 29, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 741
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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): 1995
- Spartan EC 2000 (1995): 1995
- Spartan Highlander (1995): 1995
- Spartan Mountain Master (1995): 1995
- Spartan TB (1995): 1995
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