Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EAGLE
Model Of Vehicle
TALON
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
00V421002
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19940301
End Of Manufacture
19980131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
393796
Date Owners Notified
20010521
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20001218
Make Campaign Number
967