NHTSA recall 97V-201 (97V201000)

suspension recall reported November 13, 1997 - about 599,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V201000
Also written as: 97V-201
Reported: November 13, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~599,000
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.

Why it is dangerous

SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-201 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1995, 1996, 1997

Chrysler Sebring - 1995, 1996, 1997

Dodge Stratus - 1995, 1996, 1997

Plymouth Breeze - 1995, 1996, 1997

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.