JH Global 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2: Steering Loss Risk
JH Global recalls 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles due to potential tie rod connection failure causing loss of steering control. Owners must have front axle spindle replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
JH Global is recalling 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles because a casting defect could cause the tie rod to break from the front axle spindle, leading to loss of steering control. This hazard could increase crash risk if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226369-jh-global-2017-star-ev-sport-4-2-steering-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226369-jh-global-2017-star-ev-sport-4-2-steering-loss · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V791000
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“JH Global 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2: Steering Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226369-jh-global-2017-star-ev-sport-4-2-steering-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #17V791000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V791000).
Why it’s dangerous
A casting defect in the front axle spindle can cause the tie rod connection to break. This may lead to sudden loss of steering control, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at most risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles. The recall began November 20, 2017, and applies to all affected models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact JH Global
Call 1-888-878-9988 to schedule a front axle spindle replacement.
Get Replacement Spindle
Dealers will replace the front axle spindle free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
JH Global has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact JH Global customer service at 1-888-878-9988. JH Global's number for this recall is IRN 171101.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #17V791000 (August 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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