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NHTSA recall 10E059000

Suspension · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

December 27, 2010report date
22,689units affected
Equipment recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing.

Why it matters: If there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, 1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 2006 Chrysler Sebring Conv, 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 1996 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 1997 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 1998 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 1999 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2000 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2001 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2002 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2003 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 2006 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, 1995 Dodge Stratus, 1996 Dodge Stratus, 1997 Dodge Stratus, 1998 Dodge Stratus, 1999 Dodge Stratus, 2000 Dodge Stratus, 2001 Dodge Stratus, 2002 Dodge Stratus, 2003 Dodge Stratus, 2004 Dodge Stratus, 2005 Dodge Stratus, 2006 Dodge Stratus, year not stated Federal-Mogul Control Arm Assembly, 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 1997 Plymouth Breeze, 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 1999 Plymouth Breeze, 2000 Plymouth Breeze.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10E059000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.