2005 Spartan GA41L-2142 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142
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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Suspension: upper ball joint
On certain fire trucks equipped with timoney 22 independent front suspensions, the kingpin ball pin in the front suspension can fracture at the m35 thread at the top of the ball pin.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper and lower kingpins. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142. 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 GA41L-2142 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan GA41L-2142 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Spartan GA41L-2142 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142
How do I know if my 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V029000).
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.