NHTSA Recall 17V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V160000; Date: Mar. 13, 2017
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2016 Spartan Gladiator; 2017 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan K2; 2013 Spartan K2; 2014 Spartan K2; 2015 Spartan K2; 2016 Spartan K2; 2017 Spartan K2; 2018 Spartan K2; 2011 Spartan K3; 2012 Spartan K3; 2013 Spartan K3; 2014 Spartan K3; 2015 Spartan K3; 2016 Spartan K3; 2017 Spartan K3; 2018 Spartan K3; 2017 Spartan K4; 2018 Spartan K4; 2016 Spartan Metrostar; 2017 Spartan Metrostar; 2011 Spartan MM; 2012 Spartan MM; 2013 Spartan MM; 2014 Spartan MM; 2015 Spartan MM; 2016 Spartan MM; 2017 Spartan MM
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 2,783
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors USA (spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 gladiator, 2016-2017 metrostar, 2012-2018 k2, 2011-2018 k3, 2017-2018 k4, and 2011-2017 mm vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 2017
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