Spindle: armRecall 17V-791 · 2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2
JH Global Services, Inc. recall 17V-791 covers 20 2017 Star Ev Sport 4+2 for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V791000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
JH Global Services, Inc. (JH Global) is recalling certain 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 vehicles. Due to a casting problem, the tie rod connection may break off from the front axle spindle resulting in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 18, 2017 to October 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.