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NHTSA recall 97V201000

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Chrysler Cirrus and 3 more

Reported Nov 13, 1997599,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 31, 1994 – Jul 10, 1997

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chrysler Cirrus
199519961997
Chrysler Sebring
199519961997
Dodge Stratus
199519961997
Plymouth Breeze
199519961997

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.