Does the 1996 Spartan Highlander have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Spartan Highlander recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Spartan Highlander?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Spartan Highlander recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Spartan Highlander. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Spartan been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1996 Spartan Highlander recalls, newest first

November 25, 1996NHTSA 96V2010007,633 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 17, 1996NHTSA 96V081000604 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.
Consequence: This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.
Remedy: Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. If a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Spartan Highlander were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Spartan Highlander years

Other 1996 Spartan models

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Questions

Does the 1996 Spartan Highlander have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Spartan Highlander recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Spartan Highlander?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.