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2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall - Campaign #17V160000

 
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2011 SPARTAN K3 RECALL - #17V160000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2011 SPARTAN K3
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Manufactured between 4/19/2011 - 3/6/2017
Recalled on 3/14/2017
Influenced by Spartan Motors USA
Owners Notified on 3/24/2017
# Affected 2,783
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
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.
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2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for STEERING

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP

2011 SPARTAN K3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
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