SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V160000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-24 2017-03-13 2017-03-14

Production Dates: 2011-04-19 - 2017-03-06

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17004

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2783

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.