Spartan Mountain Master Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Spartan Mountain Master (1993–2006). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

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What Spartan Mountain Master owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 2.

• Vehicle speed control3
• Seat belts: rear/other1

All Spartan Mountain Master recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Spartan Mountain Master, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 06V035000 Reported February 7, 2006 833 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

   On certain motor homes, the brake lights become inoperable when the fuse is blown upon activation of the auxiliary brake. At the time, the auxiliary brake, the coolant level sensor, and auxiliary brake 'brake light activation' cease to function, and the 'check' engine light illuminates.

   Remedy: Dealers will relocate and control the brake light power source free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.

   Model years: 2006

2. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 05V273000 Reported June 8, 2005 1,298 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

   On certain motor homes, the harness and cables were routed incorrectly. Sharp casting edges of the transmission lifting ear cut into the cables or the wire harness.

   Remedy: Dealers will reroute the harness and cables away from the transmission lifting ear, avoiding the casted part which was the source of chaffing. The recall began on july 26, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at…

   Model years: 2005, 2006

3. Pump (steering)

   NHTSA 03V517000 Reported December 10, 2003 205 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   On certain motorhomes, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39mt delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. On isl and isc engines with 42mt…

   Model years: 2003, 2004

4. Suspension: control arm

   NHTSA 03V202000 Reported June 3, 2003 375 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.

   Remedy: Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

   Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

5. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 02V004009 Reported September 19, 2002 535 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

   Remedy: Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.

   Model years: 2002

6. Check valve (service brakes)

   NHTSA 02V018004 Reported April 15, 2002 750 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

   Remedy: Meritor wabco will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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…

   Model years: 2002

7. Compressor (service brakes)

   NHTSA 01V111001 Reported April 3, 2001 3,124 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with cummins diesel engines. The internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. Failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead…

   Remedy: Cummins will notify spartan customers and replace the compressor free of charge. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

   Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001

8. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

   NHTSA 98V174000 Reported July 30, 1998 522 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   Vehicle description: motor homes. The fuel fill vent was not long enough when installed into the fuel tank to allow air to pass through the vent holes, creating a back splash of fuel.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the present fuel fill vent with a longer stem allowing the proper amount of air flow.

   Model years: 1998

9. Air suspension system (suspension)

   NHTSA 97V135000 Reported August 18, 1997 262 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

   Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. The purpose of the norgren valve is to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. The neway pilot valve…

   Remedy: Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. The norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the…

   Model years: 1997, 1998

10. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 96V201000 Reported November 25, 1996 7,633 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

    The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.

    Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

11. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 96V081000 Reported May 17, 1996 604 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1996

12. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V072000 Reported May 1, 1996 741 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these defective solenoids with an "automotive controls company" solenoid.

    Model years: 1995

13. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 96V014000 Reported January 23, 1996 358 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

    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."

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the steering wheel center control assemblies to eliminate the electrical shorting.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

14. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 95V064000 Reported March 27, 1995 1,166 vehicles potentially affected SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

    When in operation, the pre-heater requires good engine ground. However, the alternators are not grounded through the case, limiting the ground for engine electrical components. The pre-heater amperage can then ground to the steel braided air compressor hose which is secured in a rubber lined clip. In some circumstances, the clip can…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a 6 gauge ground cable between the engine and the existing starter ground cable located inside the frame rail.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.