Recall 00V421002: 1995–2000 Chrysler Sebring and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 18, 2000

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

393,796vehicles

Model years

1995–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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 prevent intrusion of moisture.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Chrysler Sebring132 complaints
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring343 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Sebring210 complaints
• 1998 Chrysler Sebring267 complaints
• 1999 Chrysler Sebring172 complaints
• 2000 Chrysler Sebring93 complaints
• 1995 Dodge Avenger196 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Avenger157 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Avenger83 complaints
• 1998 Dodge Avenger58 complaints
• 1999 Dodge Avenger62 complaints
• 2000 Dodge Avenger22 complaints
• 1995 Eagle Talon209 complaints
• 1996 Eagle Talon44 complaints
• 1997 Eagle Talon24 complaints
• 1998 Eagle Talon17 complaints