2018 SPARTAN K4 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 |
2018 SPARTAN K4 |
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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 |
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2018 SPARTAN K4 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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