Recall 97V201000: Chrysler Cirrus, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus and 1 more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Summary
The problem. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
The risk. Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Owner notification began december 15, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V201000
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Report received
- November 13, 1997
- Owners notified
- December 15, 1997
- Built
- Jul 31, 1994 – Jul 10, 1997
- Units affected
- 599,000
- Initiated by
- an NHTSA defect investigation
Affected vehicles
Related NHTSA investigations
- EA97016 – Lower control arm ball joint failure
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.