- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes, transit and school buses equipped with trw drag links. Each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket.
- The risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Spartan customers are being notified to contact trw for the free remedy repair.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Spartan Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Spartan Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2000 for the connection. For comparison, the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Spartan Alpine problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2000 Spartan Alpine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We have an rv that has electrical energy flowing throughout the chassis when it is plugged into shore power. Passengers have been electricuted in and around the rv. After inspection of the ats (automatic transfer switch) I noticed evidence of a small electrical fire that had occurred. (See photo) when researching this problem I found a safety recall related to this ats (automatic transfer switch). Recall # 12v-516 appears to be related to the ioat engineering its-50r ats. This is the same ats that is in our rv but...
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our rv is not covered in this recall. Additional we had work done on this ats in 2011 (see photo) the rv said said that there were burnt wires in the ats. The shop said that this was fixed but the problem came back. Please be aware that this is a 220v 50a system that can carry a deadly power load and of course there is also a risk of a fire.
Spartan Alpine: every year compared
All Alpine years2000 Spartan Alpine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Spartan Alpine | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2000 Spartan Highlander | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Spartan Summit | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Spartan Motorhome | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Spartan Alpine
Does the 2000 Spartan Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Spartan Alpine: connection (September 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Spartan Alpine?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Spartan Alpine had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 3, 2017 and the latest on October 3, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Spartan Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2000 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