Vehicle recall 99V042000 · March 3, 1999

1997-1999 Spartan TB2242

Vehicle description: transit buses.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. Due to the routing of the high pressure hydraulic hose connecting the distribution manifold to the cooling fan, hydraulic motor or the higher operational speed of CNG engines could, in certain circumstances, push the pressure developed by the hydraulic pump beyond the nominal working pressure of the installed hose. There is the possibility of stressing the hose beyond its minimum bend radius and/or beyond its nominal working temperature/pressure ratings.
Consequence: A hose failure could occur allowing hydraulic fluid steam to impinge onto hot exhaust components and initiate an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Spartan is developing a field retrofit kit which will consist of a new hydraulic fluid hose that will be 3 inches longer than the original and have a higher working pressure rating; a 45 degree hose connection fitting will be added at the fan motor inlet port; the hose will be re-routed and also clipped or clamped; and the manifold block/priority valve will be relocated.
Notes: All vehicles in inventory at manufacturers.no owners involved.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V042000
Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 1999
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: SPEC 99001
Owner notification: March 1, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 133
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 99V042000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Spartan TB2242 (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997

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