Recall 97V201000: 1995–1997 Chrysler Sebring and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 13, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

599,000vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

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. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

Possible consequence

Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Chrysler Cirrus369 complaints
• 1996 Chrysler Cirrus160 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Cirrus69 complaints
• 1995 Chrysler Sebring132 complaints
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring343 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Sebring210 complaints
• 1995 Dodge Stratus318 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Stratus554 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Stratus349 complaints
• 1995 Plymouth Breeze0 complaints
• 1996 Plymouth Breeze182 complaints
• 1997 Plymouth Breeze155 complaints