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 BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V421002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1994 to 01/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 393796 | 05/21/2001 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/18/2000 | 03/12/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 21, 2001.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 1-800-853-1403. 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 | |||||
| 020299 | 04/09/1999 | 604970 | Vehicles exhibiting front coil spring creaking, popping, or squeaking. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 020298 | 04/17/1998 | 600810 | A squeaking or hard rubbing noise may be heard from the rear of the vehicle when traveling over bumps. *yc | 06/09/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 020799 | 06/11/1999 | 020798 | 606164 | Conditions with light knocking noise from the rear shock area. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 020798 | 06/19/1998 | 601571 | Conditions with light knocking or tapping noise being heard from the rear shock rear while traveling over bumps. *yc | 08/10/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 10/31/2001 | 0 | ||
| Recall 00v421002 repairs were performed on september 24, 2001. on october 31, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 mph, there was a rubbing and humming noise coming from front of vehicle. a mechanic examined vehicle and determined that front/right ball joint had failed, and front/ left ball joint was loose. upon contacting dealer , consumer was told that the ball joints had never been sealed when they serviced vehicle for recall. please provide any additional information / attachments. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 55 mph a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. the driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic replaced the rear lower ball joints due to worn parts. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| While driving, consumer lost control of vehicle, consumer believes her losing control of vehicle was a result of a recall on the lower lateral arm ball joints, 99v066.*jb | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer contatced dealer for recall repairs concerning nhtsa recall 00v421002/ manufacturer's recal 967 for lower ball joints. dealer was unable to complete work because parts were unavailable until further notice. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Struts were leaking. nlm | |||