2017 SPARTAN MM
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs
17V160000 Mar 13, 2017
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
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.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 SPARTAN MM
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | 1 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
TSB23-540-001
Dec 21, 2023
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the light bar bracket wit
TSB23-260-001
Dec 11, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor des
TSB18-250-001
Mar 28, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.
4VZ-E9QSR-09
Aug 18, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
4VZ-E9QSR-09
Aug 18, 2017
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SPARTAN MM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE13028
Opened: Aug 26, 2013 — Closed: Feb 19, 2014
Sway Bar End Link Failure
On August 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation after evaluating a Campaign Service Bulletin (CSB) 12-250-002 (NHTSA ID No. 10051812) issued by Spartan Chassis, Inc.The CSB related to sway bar end link failures on certain motorhome chassis manufacture... Read more
SPARTAN MM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN MM across all model years (1997–2017).
102
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN MM — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (current) | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |