NHTSA Recall 17V187000: Suspension: control arm
Entegra Coach reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,161 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Entegra Anthem.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V187000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | March 17, 2017 |
| Owner notification | April 25, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Safety risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V187000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Entegra Anthem | 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Entegra Aspire | 2013, 2017, 2018 |
| Entegra Cornerstone | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.