2017 SPARTAN MM Recall

Campaign:: 17V160000 on 03/13/2017
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:: 04/18/2011 - 03/05/2017
Affected:: 2,783
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.

2017 SPARTAN MM TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: 4VZ-E9QSR-09
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
Bulletin:: TSB18-250-001
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.