NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Spartan CT2242 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Spartan CT2242 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Spartan CT2242. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Spartan CT2242. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SPARTAN/FRONT SUSPENSION
NHTSA #99V064000 · Suspension — Front — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Hanger,Bracket · NHTSA notice
Reported March 29, 1999 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 30 vehicles
Spartan campaign SPEC 99002 · Owners notified July 26, 1999 · Vehicles built December 17, 1996 – September 19, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE HANGER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS, IN TURN, MAY ALLOW THE STEERING AXLE TO MOVE OUT OF ITS GEOMETRIC DESIGN POSITION.
Safety consequence
STEERING ABILITY MAY THEN BE SEVERELY RESTRICTED.
Manufacturer remedy
SPARTAN HAS DEVELOPED RETROFIT KITS TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 1999. 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 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).
SPARTAN/CAB MOUNTS
NHTSA #98V327000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 1998 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 30 vehicles
Spartan campaign SPEC 98045 · Owners notified July 26, 1999 · Vehicles built June 28, 1996 – September 19, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR CAB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN PUNCH THROUGH THE SHEET METAL FLOOR ALLOWING THE CAB TO DROP OR TILT AND THEN CONTACT THE STEERING MECHANISM.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN JAM THE STEERING MECHANISM PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE CAB FLOOR AT THE SUSPENSION POINTS; PROVIDE NEW CAB SUPPORT BRACKETS; AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACERS TO LIFT THE CAB HEIGHT IN RELATION TO THE STEERING GEAR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 1999. 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 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).
Other Spartan CT2242 model years
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