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2002 Spartan Baron Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2002 Spartan Baron have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2002 for the vehicle speed control.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical Baron year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2002 Spartan Baron 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

Vehicle speed control

02V004009535 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Service brakes: check valve

02V018004750 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
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 should contact meritor wabco at 859-746-5956.

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Spartan Baron: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
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Questions about the 2002 Spartan Baron

Does the 2002 Spartan Baron have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Spartan Baron: vehicle speed control (September 2002); check valve (April 2002). 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 2002 Spartan Baron had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2002 Spartan Baron a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Spartan Baron 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 2002 Spartan Baron 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

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