- The problem
- On certain motorhomes, an incorrect 250-amp ground fuse was used to protect battery ground. The correct fuse was rated for 300 amps.
- The risk
- The incorrect fuse could cause sudden loss of electrical power resulting in the vehicle stalling or inoperable lights increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the 250-amp ground fuse with a 350-amp connector. 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 western rv at 509-457-4133.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Spartan Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Spartan Alpine have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2004 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Alpine year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Spartan Alpine recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. The brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems."
- The risk
- The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105.
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No complaints about the 1998 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 1998 Spartan Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Spartan Alpine: fuses and circuit breakers (January 2004); lamp (July 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 1998 Spartan Alpine had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Spartan Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1998 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