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2017 Spartan MM problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
4

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Recalls 1

Suspension: front: control armReported March 13, 2017 · 2,783 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V160000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Spartan MM 4

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Spartan MM.

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1 recall, covering suspension.

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