- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau tk-2 anti-lock brake system (abs). Pressure differential problems between front and rear brake systems can result in braking timing issues which can create excessive front brake wear.
- The risk
- This condition can reduce front brake life resulting in increased vehicle stopping distances.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the quick release valve with a valve from another vendor.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Spartan Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Spartan Alpine have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1998 for the quick release valve.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Spartan Alpine recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Spartan Alpine yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1997 Spartan Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Spartan Alpine: quick release valve (October 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Spartan Alpine had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Spartan Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Spartan Alpine year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Spartan Alpine has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data