1996 Spartan SB2142 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Spartan SB2142. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Spartan SB2142
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
Vehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. Due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.
Remedy: Dealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Spartan SB2142. 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 SB2142 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan SB2142 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Spartan SB2142 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Spartan SB2142 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Spartan SB2142 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Spartan SB2142 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Spartan SB2142
How do I know if my 1996 Spartan SB2142 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 1996 Spartan SB2142; 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 99V008000).
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.