2012 SPARTAN K3 RECALL - #17V160000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 SPARTAN K3 |
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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 |
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2012 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
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