| Vehicle |
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Manufactured between |
4/19/2011 - 3/6/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/14/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors USA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,783 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEATS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, POWER STEERING FLUID
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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