Vehicle recall 17V791000 · December 8, 2017
2017 Star EV Sport 4+2
Due to a casting problem, the tie rod connection may break off from the front axle spindle resulting in a loss of steering control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control from the tie rod connection breaking from the front axle spindle can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V791000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 2017
- Filed by
- JH Global Services, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- IRN 171101
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Star EV Sport 4+2 (2017): 2017
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