Component Description
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Spartan Motors USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20110419
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170306
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2783
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170324
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Report Received Date
20170313
Record Creation Date
20170314
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.