1997 Spartan Mm2242 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Spartan Mm2242 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,499 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 98V251000 1998-10-07 1,237 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH MIDLAND-GRAU TK-2 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS CAN RESULT IN BRAKING TIMING ISSUES WHICH CAN CREATE EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE FRONT BRAKE LIFE RESULTING IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE WITH A VALVE FROM ANOTHER VENDOR.

SUSPENSION 97V135000 1997-08-18 262 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPSION, WHICH UTILIZES A NORGREN VALVE AND NEWAY PILOT AIR CONTROL VALVES. THE PURPOSE OF THE NORGREN VALVE IS TO EXHAUST THE AIR SUSPENSION WHEN THE DRIVER ACTIVATES THE VEHICLE JACKS USED TO LEVEL THE VEHICLE FOR OVERNIGHT PARKING.…

Consequence

IF THERE IS AN AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE, IT COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE AIR PLUMBING TO REMOVE THE THREE (3) NEWAY PILOT VALVES (TWO FRONT SUSPENSION/ONE REAR SUSPENSION) FROM THE AIR SYSTEM. THE NORGREN VALVE WILL BE FULLY UTILIZED TO REPLACE THE VALVES IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND A MIDLAND VALVE WILL BE USED IN THE REAR SUSPENSION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Spartan Mm2242 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.