171101 – Tie Rod may Detach from Front Axle Spindle – 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V791
Manufacturer JH Global Services, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 20

 

Tie Rod may Detach from Front Axle Spindle

A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

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.

 

Remedy

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.

 

Notes

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.

 


PURPOSE: REPLACE SUSPECT PART TO REMOVE RISK OF FAILURE. 

RESULTS: PROPERLY FUNCTIONING STEERING SYSTEM ON HYDRAULIC SPORT MODEL.

 

PROCEDURE:            

 

  • Remove the (4) 19mm lugnuts holding the wheel onto the hub.
Remove the (4) 19mm lugnuts

 

 

Remove the cotter pin

 

 

Remove drag link tie rod end

 

 

Remove tie rod link

 

  • Remove the (4) 13mm nuts located on the back side of the axle housing flange. These fasteners secure the backing plate assembly.
Remove the (4) 13mm nuts

 

 

  • Remove the hub nut from the spindle shaft and pull the drum assembly.
Remove the hub nut

 

  • Remove the (4) 13mm fasteners show here.
Remove the (4) 13mm fasteners

 

 

  • Place backing plate assembly safely to the side with hydraulics attached.
Place backing plate assembly safely to the side with hydraulics attached

 

  • Remove the 17mm kingpin fastener and nut.
Remove the 17mm kingpin fastener and nut

 

 

  • Remove king pin bushing.
Remove king pin bushing

 

  • Remove Spindle assembly
Remove Spindle assembly

 

 

Reverse procedure to install.

 

UPON COMPLETION!!!!

The dealer must provide a certificate of destruction (CoD) for each suspect spindle that is removed from a vehicle contained within the list of potentially affected cars.  JH Global will accept video or photographic evidence as replacement for a CoD.


 


 


 


 


 

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