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2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Ga41m-2142 years?

Ga41m-2142 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Ga41m-2142 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V173000EngineMay 19, 2006 · 88 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING RODS WHICH TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE PISTON TO THE CRANKSHAFT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAN RESULT IN SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN. A PISTON PIN SEIZURE CAN RESULT IN A MISSION-DISABLING ENGINE FAILURE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE CONNECTING RODS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400 OR CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.

2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 — common questions

Is the 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Spartan Ga41m-2142. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.