NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Spartan Highlander Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Spartan Highlander has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Spartan Highlander. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Spartan Highlander. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SPARTAN/CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #96V201000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 1996 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 7,633 vehicles
Owners notified November 10, 1996 · Vehicles built June 1, 1993 – September 27, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE.
Safety consequence
IF THE ACTUATOR BINDS, ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE TO THE LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer 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.
Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Reported May 1, 1996 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 741 vehicles
Owners notified May 29, 1996 · Vehicles built January 1, 1995 – May 1, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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