Vehicle recall 05V330000 · July 22, 2005
1998-1999 Spartan RM-2242
On certain fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- Consequence
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or spartan at 517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. Spec 05027.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V330000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2005
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC05027
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan RM-2242 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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