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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V160000

2018 Spartan K4 | 2017 Spartan K4 | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2017 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan K2 | 2018 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Mm — Suspension: front: control arm

Published March 14, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V160000, published March 14, 2017 and initiated March 13, 2017. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2018 Spartan K4 | 2017 Spartan K4 | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2017 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan K2 | 2018 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Mm — Suspension: front: control arm.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
K4
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2018 SPARTAN K4 | 2017 SPARTAN K4 | 2016 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2014 SPARTAN K3 | 2015 SPARTAN K3 | 2017 SPARTAN K3 | 2014 SPARTAN K2 | 2015 SPARTAN K2 | 2016 SPARTAN K2 | 2014 SPARTAN MM | 2017 SPARTAN K2 | 2018 SPARTAN K2 | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN MM | 2017 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN MM | 2012 SPARTAN K2 | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2017 SPARTAN MM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Spartan K4 | 2017 Spartan K4 | 2016 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan K3 | 2015 Spartan K3 | 2017 Spartan K3 | 2014 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan K2 | 2016 Spartan K2 | 2014 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan K2 | 2018 Spartan K2 | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Mm | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Mm | 2012 Spartan K2 | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Mm — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V160000 on March 14, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: K4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)