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.
Shyft Group – Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering
| Report Received Date | 03/13/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V160000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | 17004 |
| Potentially Affected | 2783 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V160000) |
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