Recall 17V160000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Defect in 2011-2018 SPARTAN K4
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,783 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V160000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,783 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 SPARTAN MM, 2011 SPARTAN K3, 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2012 SPARTAN K2, 2012 SPARTAN K3, 2012 SPARTAN MM, 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2013 SPARTAN MM, 2013 SPARTAN K3, 2013 SPARTAN K2, 2014 SPARTAN K3, 2014 SPARTAN K2, 2014 SPARTAN MM, 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2015 SPARTAN K3, 2015 SPARTAN K2, 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2015 SPARTAN MM, 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2016 SPARTAN K2, 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2016 SPARTAN MM, 2016 SPARTAN K3, 2017 SPARTAN K4, 2017 SPARTAN K3, 2017 SPARTAN K2, 2017 SPARTAN GLADIATOR, 2017 SPARTAN MM, 2017 SPARTAN METROSTAR, 2018 SPARTAN K4, 2018 SPARTAN K2, 2018 SPARTAN K3
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V052000 | 2024 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING | 797 | |
| 23V062000 | 2024 SPARTAN K2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2,336 | |
| 22V785000 | 2021 SPARTAN K2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 540 | |
| 22V789000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 4 | |
| 22V776000 | 2023 SPARTAN K4 | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 22V531000 | 2022 SPARTAN K1 | STEERING | 100 | |
| 22V599000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 38 | |
| 21V969000 | 2021 SPARTAN K3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 143 | |
| 21V752000 | 2020 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 91 |