Recall 99V066003: 1995–1996 Dodge Avenger and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 5, 1999

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

165,857vehicles

Model years

1995–1996

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Chrysler Sebring132 complaints
• 1996 Chrysler Sebring343 complaints
• 1995 Dodge Avenger196 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Avenger157 complaints
• 1995 Eagle Talon209 complaints
• 1996 Eagle Talon44 complaints