FORD ASPIRE 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Make : FORD Model : ASPIRE Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2011-07-19 - 2017-03-16
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V187000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-04-25 Date Received by ODI: 2017-03-17 Date Added to Database: 2017-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Entegra Coach
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2161
Summary:
      Entegra Coach "Entegra" is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension "IFS" modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence:
      A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.