NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Spartan CT2242 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Spartan CT2242 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Spartan CT2242. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Spartan CT2242. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SPARTAN/FUEL TANK MARKINGS
NHTSA #98V157000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 16, 1998 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 25 vehicles
Owners notified December 1, 1998 · Vehicles built June 28, 1996 – October 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FUEL TANKS ARE MARKED AS A NON-SIDE MOUNTED APPLICATION AND SHOULD BE MARKED FOR A SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK.
Safety consequence
THE FUEL TANKS ARE INCORRECTLY MARKED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 49 GALLON RECTANGULAR FUEL TANK WITH A 50 GALLON ROUND ALUMINUM FUEL TANK.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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