GULF STREAM GLADIATOR 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Make : GULF STREAM Model : GLADIATOR Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2011-04-19 - 2017-03-06
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V160000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-03-24 Date Received by ODI: 2017-03-13 Date Added to Database: 2017-03-14
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17004
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2783
Summary:
      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.
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.
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.