Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth 1995–2006 Suspension recall

Recalled December 27, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E059000 · Chrysler

Hazard

IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Units

22,689 units

Description

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. 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.

What to do

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Product

Chrysler BREEZE · Chrysler CIRRUS · Chrysler CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY · Chrysler SEBRING CONV · Chrysler SEBRING CONVERTIBLE · Chrysler SEBRING SEDAN · Chrysler STRATUS

Manufacturer(s)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · redundant FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →