SPARTAN METROSTAR (2017) recall — Suspension
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar vehicles with a potential loss of steering control due to a separated ball joint. Owners should contact Spartan customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling 2017 MetroStar vehicles where a ball joint could loosen and separate, causing loss of steering control. This recall matters because it increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226367-spartan-metrostar-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226367-spartan-metrostar-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V160000
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“Spartan MetroStar 2017 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226367-spartan-metrostar-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #17V160000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V160000).
Why it’s dangerous
A ball joint on the front suspension can loosen and separate, leading to partial loss of steering control. This can cause the vehicle to become difficult to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Spartan MetroStar vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the ball joint separates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Spartan MetroStar. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan Customer Service
Call 1-800-543-4277 to schedule a free repair for the ball joint.
Get Free Repair
Spartan will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint at no cost.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2017 Spartan MetroStar vehicles. The recall also covers other Spartan models from 2011-2018.
How can I tell if my vehicle has the problem?
The ball joints on the front suspension can loosen and separate, leading to partial loss of steering control.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 to schedule a free repair for the ball joint.
Contact Spartan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V160000 — Spartan Spartan Hello, I own a Spartan that is covered by recall 17V160000 from Spartan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V160000 (March 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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