Star EV Sport 4+2 (2017): Steering
Recall 17V791000 · Dec 8, 2017 · JH Global Services, Inc.
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V791000
- Date
- Dec 8, 2017
- Maker
- JH Global Services, Inc.
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm; Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Star EV | Sport 4+2 | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V791000?
1 model: Star EV Sport 4+2 (2017), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V791000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.