Storage: tank assemblyRecall 98V-157 · 1996 Spartan CT2242
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 98V-157 covers 25 1996 Spartan CT2242 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FUEL TANKS ARE MARKED AS A NON-SIDE MOUNTED APPLICATION AND SHOULD BE MARKED FOR A SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK.
The risk
THE FUEL TANKS ARE INCORRECTLY MARKED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 49 GALLON RECTANGULAR FUEL TANK WITH A 50 GALLON ROUND ALUMINUM FUEL TANK.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 28, 1996 to October 30, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.