Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 97V201000 · announced November 13, 1997 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 599,000 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
• 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
• 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
• 1995 Chrysler Sebring
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring
• 1997 Chrysler Sebring
• 1995 Dodge Stratus
• 1996 Dodge Stratus
• 1997 Dodge Stratus
• 1995 Plymouth Breeze
• 1996 Plymouth Breeze
• 1997 Plymouth Breeze

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.