NHTSA recall 01V-152 (01V152000)

suspension recall reported May 8, 2001 - about 41,587 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V152000
Also written as: 01V-152
Manufacturer number: 981
Reported: May 8, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~41,587
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-152 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 2001

Chrysler Voyager - 2001

Dodge Caravan - 2001

Dodge Grand Caravan - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.