Spartan Trucks Recalled for Front Suspension Ball Joint Separation Risk
Spartan Motors is recalling specific 2011-2018 trucks because front suspension ball joints can loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension ball joint separation) that can cause loss of steering control, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The recall involves 2,783 vehicles. The defect is located in the independent front suspension (IFS) modules, where the ball joints can loosen and separate.
A separated ball joint can lead to a partial loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash due to loss of steering control. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the hazard is a direct mechanical failure affecting vehicle control.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN K4, METROSTAR, K3, K2
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Trucks
- Affected units
- 2,783
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- K4
- METROSTAR
- K3
- K2
- MM
- GLADIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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