1997 Spartan CT2242 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Spartan CT2242. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Spartan CT2242
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hanger, bracket (suspension)
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.
Remedy: Spartan has developed retrofit kits to repair these vehicles.
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Structure
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.
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Spartan CT2242. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Spartan CT2242 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan CT2242 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Spartan CT2242 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Spartan CT2242 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Spartan CT2242 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Spartan CT2242
How do I know if my 1997 Spartan CT2242 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Spartan CT2242; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Spartan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V327000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.