Does the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Star EV dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Star EV been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Star EV dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 recalls, newest first

December 8, 2017NHTSA 17V79100020 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

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.
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1

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Questions

Does the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Star EV dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Star EV Sport 4+2?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.