Does the 1999 Spartan RM-2242 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Spartan RM-2242 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Spartan RM-2242?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Spartan RM-2242 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Spartan RM-2242. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Spartan been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Spartan RM-2242 recalls, newest first

July 22, 2005NHTSA 05V330000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1999 Spartan RM-2242 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Spartan RM-2242 years

Other 1999 Spartan models

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Questions

Does the 1999 Spartan RM-2242 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Spartan RM-2242 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Spartan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Spartan RM-2242?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.