Vehicle recall 96V201000 · November 25, 1996
Spartan Alpine, BC2000 and 11 more models
The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 1996
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 10, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,633
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan BC2000 (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Bus (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Spartan Discovery (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan EC 2000 (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan EXP2001 (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Highlander (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Mountain Master (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Shuttle Bus (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Specialty (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Tour Bus (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan Transit Bus (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- Spartan WC 2000 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.