NHTSA recall 00V421002
Suspension · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Why it matters: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99V-066.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1995 Chrysler Sebring
- 1995 Dodge Avenger
- 1995 Eagle Talon
- 1996 Chrysler Sebring
- 1996 Dodge Avenger
- 1996 Eagle Talon
- 1997 Chrysler Sebring
- 1997 Dodge Avenger
- 1997 Eagle Talon
- 1998 Chrysler Sebring
- 1998 Dodge Avenger
- 1998 Eagle Talon
- 1999 Chrysler Sebring
- 1999 Dodge Avenger
- 2000 Chrysler Sebring
- 2000 Dodge Avenger
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Chrysler Sebring, 1996 Chrysler Sebring, 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 1999 Chrysler Sebring, 2000 Chrysler Sebring, 1995 Dodge Avenger, 1996 Dodge Avenger, 1997 Dodge Avenger, 1998 Dodge Avenger, 1999 Dodge Avenger, 2000 Dodge Avenger, 1995 Eagle Talon, 1996 Eagle Talon, 1997 Eagle Talon, 1998 Eagle Talon.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V421002.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.