2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall - Campaign #17V160000

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2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR 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 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR 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 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 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK