Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V215000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 10/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 402830 | 02/07/2000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/09/1999 | 08/17/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 7, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 021699 | 12/31/1999 | 030298 | 609986 | Some vehicles may exhibit a constant lead or pull on a flat non-crowned road. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| 020398 | 05/29/1998 | 601681 | Vehicle leads or pulls on flat non-crowned road. *yc | 11/10/1999 | |
| 020897 | 10/03/1997 | 54120 | Conditions with vehicle leads or pulls on a flat non-crowned road. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE98044 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/11/1998 | 12/31/1998 | ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD | ||
| Alleged that the front suspension weld fails or cracks causing the suspension to collapse and a loss of vehicle control | ||||||
| EA98025 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/31/1998 | 08/19/1999 | ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD | 99V215000 | |
| Alleged front suspension weld fails or cracks causing the suspension to collapse and a loss of vehicle control | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 4 | ||
| Various problems with 1994 chrysler lhs. *mr the mirror in the windshield was too low and obstructed the vision of the driver when looking to the right side, the front end was bouncing and wobbling in the front end, the fuel problem caused an odor in the interior of the vehicle and the steering column was defective. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/03/2002 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Frame of vehicle is weak and is moving under steering gear. cause is unknown. *ak consumer states that he replaced the rack and pinion and in doing so, found that the wiring harness that goes from the solenoid control module and the solenoid control valve had been put in between the crossmember and the rack and pinion, a bolt had cut and shorted out the harness, this is the bolt that holds the mount of the rack and pinion, while turning the wheel to the left and right, the master cylinder and rack and pinion move, dealer recomended replacement of the rack bushings and right sway bar link, however stated the steering was not a problem. *slc | |||
| 01/22/2002 | 0 | ||
| After driving for about 30 minutes engine will start jerking. had contacted dealer,and problem could not be fixed. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2000 | |||
| Manufacturer's recall 837 repairs, done at owner's expense. owner did not agree with remedy manufacturer had.also, was solicited for additional parts from dealer that were not neccessary for recall repairs. 949-472-7462 dlr #.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/30/2003 | |||
| The vehicle makes a popping noise when braking or hits a bump. steering also shifts. he says he has had problems with the struts, which he has had replaced, along with the engine and the transmission mounts. also the inner and outer tire rods and the manufacturer states his auto is not in a recall. ts | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle went in the opposite of the direction from where it wassuppose to go. dealer replaced inner tie rod & wheel alignment. other tie rod will need to be done. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1999 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| When driving in low speed and making any type of turn, there is knocking noise coming from the front end of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front end suspension out of alignment. mjs | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| Loud noise comes from front end when a bump is hit in the road, we have spent over $800 trying to repair this problem but have not been successful. we have replaced the rack & pinion rack, the struts & the tie rods. we would like some kind of assistance in figuring out this problem. we had several mechanics say it was the rack, we did that & it didn't help at all. i think if chrysler made a good car, we wouldn't be investing this amount of money in a car. we have 8 people in our family that owns chrysler & dodge cars & trucks & we have all had problems. we would like to continue buying chrysler products, but can't seem to afford the car payment when we are spending more in repairs monthly. | |||
| 07/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| While backing out of a parking space, the front right wheel dropped. looking under the vehicle, it appeared that the axle had torn away from the frame. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| The dealer informed consumer there was sub frame damage on the left front of the vehilce, and the recall would not performed.*dt *jb | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| The tool the dealer uses to fix the recall 99v-215 of the lower control arm bracket is broken, consumer has waited two months for the repair yet nothing has been done. nlm | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Consumer received recall notice for the lower control arm attaching brackets, vehicle has experienced several problems with steering and vibration which could have been related to recall component. mjs | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| The tool the dealer uses to fix the recall 99v-215 of the lower control arm bracket is broken, consumer has waited two months for the repair yet nothing has been done. nlm | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Left front and right front lower control arm failed. yh | |||
| Recall 99v215000/ lower control arm. dealer cannot repair vehicle until may 2000. *ak *ml | |||
| Lower control arm attaching brackets have cracked due fatigue, and have separated from the engine cradle. vehicle not included in recall number 99v215000 due to vin. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1999 | |||
| While backing out of the driveway lower control arm pulled/broke away from the frame of the vehcle. this happened without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. please provide any further details. *ak *mjs | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine cradle control arm bracket weld broke. investigation report # ie 98 042 / pe 98 044; this condition is causing transmssion problem, and possible loss of front right wheel. local dealer notified. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 05/06/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification, consumer is having trouble obtaining recall reimbursement (99v-215). *mjs | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Front sway bar links failed. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Rear rack bushing failed. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/03/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 05/01/1994 |
| While driving at 15 mph vehicle bounced up and down. the consumer took vehicle to an independent shop to check the problem. mechanic determined that the rear suspension arm broke. *ak *sc | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Rear wheel lateral link weld broke. | |||