The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Star EV Sport 4+2 | 2017 |
Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star EV Sport 4+2 | 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Other steering recalls in 2017
47 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the steering.
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| 17V629000 6 Oct 2017 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 17V628000 6 Oct 2017 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017