Star Ev recall: Steering
What is wrong
JH Global Services, Inc. (JH Global) is recalling certain 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles. Due to a casting problem, the tie rod connection may break off from the front axle spindle resulting in a loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
JH Global has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact JH Global customer service at 1-888-878-9988. JH Global's number for this recall is IRN 171101.
Vehicles covered
- Star Ev Sport 4+2 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V791000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jh Global Services, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 8, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 20, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2017 to Oct 31, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- IRN 171101
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.
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.