Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
MOUNTAIN MASTER
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V014000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Steering Wheel Center Control Assemblies To Eliminate The Electrical Shorting.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19951001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
358
Date Owners Notified
19960219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19960123
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
104