Spartan recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Gladiator 2011–2017
- Spartan K2 2012–2018
- Spartan K3 2011–2018
- Spartan K4 2017–2018
- Spartan Metrostar 2016–2017
- Spartan Mm 2011–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V160000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 24, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,783
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 19, 2011 to Mar 6, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Spartan recall: Steering Jan 30, 2024
- Spartan recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2023
- Spartan recall: Parking brake Oct 14, 2022
- Spartan recall: Steering Jul 22, 2022
- Spartan recall: Steering Sep 27, 2021
- Spartan recall: Electrical system Jul 29, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.